First Alert Forecast: Mild for Now, Drop Coming Soon
Temperatures will drop significantly throughout Sunday, allowing for occasional snow to mix with rain. A brief wintry dip is approaching, bringing the first snowflakes of the season and wind chills in the teens.
Weekend Weather Overview
The weekend shows a notable shift from Saturday to Sunday. Outdoor activities are best planned for Saturday, when the weather stays calm and temperatures reach the low 50s.
- Cloud coverage will increase during Saturday afternoon.
- Rain will start late Saturday night and continue into Sunday.
- No snow accumulation is expected on Sunday.
Wind and Snow Developments
Winds will pick up off Lake Michigan as the rain and snow system moves east. Lake effect snow will develop late Sunday into Monday, producing intermittent snow showers.
- Highest snow totals are expected near the lake.
- Daytime temperatures will briefly rise above freezing.
- Snow may stick in some areas during early morning or late-night hours.
Looking Ahead
Higher resolution weather data arriving soon will provide a clearer forecast on snow accumulation and conditions.
We gave you the First Alert to this snow chance at the beginning of the week, and here’s the latest update as we look at more weather data this morning!
Author's summary: A mild Saturday will give way to a cooler Sunday with rain and the first snowflakes of the season, followed by lake effect snow through Monday, mainly near Lake Michigan.