Turning Colder...Watching This Weekends Storm

The skies over Northern Michigan have been clearing nicely this afternoon, the exception is in the U.P. where the clouds are staying thick. A weak cold front coming through tonight will deliver some colder temperatures. Overnight lows of 23 to 32 are expected. You will see more clouds North of M-72 tomorrow as the colder air sits overhead.

Further south, you will see more sunshine and thus warmer temperatures. The U.P. and spots in the thick clouds will see highs in the 30's. Those of you south of M-55 be ready for warmer temperatures with highs in the 40's to near 50 in Mt. Pleasant. North of the straits the cold air will be thick enough to set off a few flurries or snow showers. Our eyes are still focused on a big weekend storm. Saturday starts off quiet but by the afternoon you'll notice a change coming. Winds will be picking up and the clouds rolling in.

Rain is expected to move in and then mix or change over to snow Saturday night. This storm looks to be a messy one, so be prepared for almost anything. Sunday's winds stay very strong blowing the rain and snow around. As colder air moves in any mix will turn over to snow by the afternoon hours. Monday's weather is only a short break before another storm heads into Northern Michigan on Tuesday. This one also looks to bring in a messy mix of rain/ snow and strong winds.

Stay tuned for details.

Dylan Rodenbaugh
Junior Meteorologist
www.dylansweather.com