First Alert Forecast: Mild for now, cold ahead
Temperatures will drop sharply throughout Sunday, bringing the first light mix of rain and snow of the season. Briefly wintry weather will arrive with wind chills dipping into the teens.
“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!”
Weekend Outlook
The weekend will shift dramatically from mild conditions on Saturday to a much colder Sunday. Outdoor plans are best handled Saturday when the weather remains calm and temperatures climb into the low 50s as clouds increase.
- Rain develops late Saturday night and lasts into Sunday.
- Snow is unlikely to accumulate on Sunday.
- Winds from Lake Michigan strengthen as the storm moves east.
Lake Effect Snow
Late Sunday into Monday, lake effect snow will begin forming. On-and-off snow showers are expected through Monday, mostly near the lakefront where totals will be highest.
Daytime temperatures should briefly rise above freezing, so any sticking snow is more likely during early morning or late-night hours.
“We’re just about a day away from getting higher resolution data, which should help paint a clearer picture of where snow will adhere and what conditions may look like in 21Country.”
Author’s Summary
A sharp weekend temperature drop will bring brief wintry weather, light snow showers near the lake, and colder wind chills before conditions stabilize early next week.