First Alert Forecast: Mild for Now, Drop Coming Soon
Temperatures will crash throughout Sunday, allowing snow to mix with rain at times. A brief wintry dip is expected with the season's first snowflakes possible and wind chills dropping into the teens.
Weekend Weather Overview
Saturday will be the mildest day, with temperatures reaching the low 50s and increasing cloud cover. Outdoor work is recommended for Saturday while conditions are calm.
- Rain will arrive late Saturday night and continue into Sunday.
- No significant snow accumulation is expected on Sunday.
- Winds from Lake Michigan will strengthen as the rain/snow system moves east.
Sunday Night into Monday
Lake effect snow will develop late Sunday into Monday, causing on-and-off snow showers through Monday.
We expect the highest snow totals to be near the lake, with temperatures briefly above freezing during the day limiting snow sticking except possibly during early morning or late-night hours.
Higher resolution weather data arriving soon will provide a clearer picture of snowfall locations and amounts.
Summary
The weekend starts mild but turns colder with mixed rain and snow, followed by lake effect snow showers from Sunday night through Monday, mainly near Lake Michigan.
Author’s note: A quick temperature drop will bring the season’s first snowflakes, mostly near the lake, with wet conditions shifting to wintry as the weekend ends.