3/8/19 weather report
This Afternoon: Happy Friday! We’re tracking mostly to partly sunny skies, with highs in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Winds will be out of the West/Southwest at 5-10mph.
Tonight: We have a perfect Friday night forecast to head out on the town! Skies are mostly clear to partly cloudy tonight, with overnight lows ranging from 8 to 18 degrees and light winds.
Tomorrow: Saturday starts off with sunshine, but clouds increase for the afternoon. Highs feel warmer in the mid 30s to low 40s. Some light rain and mixed showers begin to move into the Central Lower Peninsula and areas near M-55 by 7pm Saturday. By Saturday night, plan on snow showers for the Eastern Upper. The Tip of the Mitt starts off with a bit of snow, but turns to all rain just after midnight. Rain continues for all of the Lower Peninsula heading into daybreak Sunday.
Sunday: By mid morning Sunday, everyone switches over to snow showers with gusty winds. Temperatures start off in the mid 30s to low 40s, but fall into the 20s and 30s by the evening hours. Roads will be very slick in many areas. Untreated road surfaces could become ice rinks, while main roads will be snow covered. Areas North of M-32 have the greatest chance of seeing 4? or more of snow, while areas from M-72 and South should see minor accumulations. We will continue to watch this system very closely and bring you the latest details as we get them.
Next Week: Lake effect snow and mostly cloudy skies is the forecast for Monday! Highs range between the upper 20s to mid 30s. High pressure settles into the region on Tuesday, giving Northern Michigan mostly sunny skies. Temperatures feel great in the mid 30s to low 40s. Another round of active weather starts on Wednesday, with rain showers moving in during the late afternoon. Highs climb to the mid 30s to mid 40s. The chance for rain showers continues on Thursday, with highs feeling wonderful in the low 40s to mid 50s!
-Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn
3/8/19 weather report
