First Alert Forecast: Mild for Now, Snow and Cold Coming Soon
Temperatures will drop steadily throughout Sunday, leading to a mix of rain and snow at times. A brief wintry dip is expected soon, with the first snowflakes of the season possible and wind chills dropping into the teens.
Weekend Weather Overview
The weekend will show a notable change between Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will remain mild and quiet, with temperatures reaching the low 50s. Cloud cover will increase throughout the day, and rain will arrive late Saturday night into Sunday.
No significant snow accumulation is expected on Sunday, though winds from Lake Michigan will pick up as the rain and snow system moves eastward.
Snow and Wind Expectations
Lake effect snow is forecast to develop late Sunday into Monday, bringing intermittent snow showers. The greatest snow accumulations will be closer to the lake, where temperatures may briefly stay above freezing during the day. Snow may stick more easily during early morning or late-night hours in some areas.
Forecast Updates
Higher resolution data will be available soon, providing a clearer picture of snow accumulation locations and overall 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!
I definitely recommend doing your outdoor work on Saturday when things are quiet.
Author's summary: A mild Saturday will give way to cooling temperatures and snow by Sunday night, with lake effect snow expected Monday and wind chills dropping into the teens.