First Alert Forecast: Mild for now... drop coming soon

First Alert Forecast: Mild for Now, Drop Coming Soon

Temperatures will fall sharply throughout Sunday, bringing a chance of snow mixing with rain at times. A brief wintry dip is approaching as the first snowflakes of the season become possible, accompanied by wind chills in the teens.

Weekend Weather Overview

The weekend shows a significant change from Saturday to Sunday. It is advisable to complete outdoor tasks on Saturday when conditions remain mild and quiet. Temperatures will reach the low 50s on Saturday, with increasing cloud cover as the day progresses.

Rain and Snow Transition

Rain will begin late Saturday night into Sunday, but no lasting snow accumulation is expected on Sunday. Winds will pick up off Lake Michigan as the rain and snow system moves eastward.

Lake Effect Snow Development

Lake effect snow is forecast to develop late Sunday into Monday, with intermittent snow showers expected through Monday. The highest snow totals will be closest to the lake.

Local temperatures may briefly rise above freezing during the day, so any snow accumulation is more likely during early morning or late-night hours in some areas.

“A wintry (but short-lived) dip is coming soon as the first snowflakes of the season are possible, along with wind chills down in the teens!”

“I definitely recommend doing your outdoor work on Saturday when things are quiet.”

Higher resolution weather data is expected soon to provide a clearer forecast on snow accumulation and conditions.

Summary

The weekend weather shifts from mild Saturday to colder conditions Sunday onward, bringing the season’s first snow chances mainly near Lake Michigan with on-and-off snow through Monday.

21Alive — 2025-11-06