SAGINAW, Mich – Get ready, here comes the snow… kind of
The region is set to experience a mix of rain and snow over the next few days, accompanied by gusty winds and falling temperatures. Here’s what residents can expect as the weather unfolds:
Today: Showers are expected throughout the day, primarily after noon, with temperatures dropping steadily to around 42 degrees by 5 p.m. Winds from the west will increase, ranging from 6 to 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 28 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall amounts between half an inch and three-quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain showers will continue into the night, transitioning to scattered snow showers after 4 a.m. The skies will remain mostly cloudy, and the temperature will dip to a low of 33 degrees. West-southwest winds will blow at 9 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 22 mph. The chance of precipitation decreases to 40%.
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Thursday: Scattered snow showers are forecast in the morning, gradually mixing with rain after noon before tapering off. Temperatures will climb slightly, with a high near 43 degrees. Winds will shift from the southwest to southeast in the afternoon, reaching speeds of 6 to 11 mph and gusting up to 22 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%.
Thursday Night: Clouds will linger as temperatures drop to a low of 33 degrees. Winds will transition from northeast to northwest after midnight, blowing at 5 to 10 mph and gusting up to 20 mph.
Friday: Rain becomes a possibility again, with a 50% chance of showers under mostly cloudy skies. High temperatures will hover near 47 degrees. Winds from the north-northwest will pick up, reaching speeds of 13 to 15 mph and gusting up to 25 mph.
Friday Night: Rain is likely, especially before 1 a.m., with a 70% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to around 38 degrees under mostly cloudy skies.
Saturday: The week will end with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 45 degrees.
Residents are advised to prepare for fluctuating temperatures, slick roads, and potentially hazardous driving conditions, especially during periods of rain and snow. Stay updated on local forecasts and plan accordingly.
