Lower Michigan’s First Fall Snowflakes Are Expected This Weekend

MICHIGAN — It may feel like fall just started around the Mitten with those 70-degree temps to we saw to start the week, but Mother Nature is moving full steam ahead. That’s right, the first fall snowflakes are falling in the Lower Peninsula this weekend.

Last week, the first snow was reported in the UP. It was mostly slushy and didn’t last long, but it was measurable snow, WDIV reported.

Friday night in Lower Northern Michigan, from around Gaylord to Traverse City, light snow showers are expected as temperatures drop below 32 degrees.

"Snowflakes are expected to mix in tonight, primarily across the higher terrain. Drier weather and some sunshine returns for Saturday before more rain showers arrive Saturday night and Sunday," the National Weather Service said.

It’s going to feel cold in Metro Detroit, but not cold enough for snow - at least not yet. There is a chance for cold rain showers this weekend and frost is likely, however.

Here’s a look at the local forecast:

Friday
Partly cloudy this morning then mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers late in the morning. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph late in the morning.

Friday night
Mostly cloudy until early morning then becoming partly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 30s. West winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing to 5 to 15 mph after midnight.

Saturday
Mostly sunny then becoming partly cloudy early in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph by noon.

Saturday night
Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

Sunday
Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph.

Sunday night
Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of showers 60 percent.

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