Sabrina Ullman: Rain returns later this week

The strong westerly wind we’ve had today will be mostly calm overnight. Lows will be in the teens along the Iron Range and north. Elsewhere, we only drop to the twenties.

Northern lights may be visible, but the ability to see them will be dependent on location. Cloud coverage will likely obstruct the view for most of the area. The South Shore east of the Bayfield Peninsula will have the best chance of seeing the aurora tonight with cloud coverage at 20-35 percent. The North Shore portion of Cook County will be the next best location.

A few light showers are possible this evening, with no accumulation expected. Tomorrow afternoon will be similar.

The sun will shine Tuesday and Wednesday, but then rain chances return late Wednesday night. Thursday will have widespread rain, increasing flood risk throughout the Northland. Rain chances will continue Friday through next Sunday.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

Isolated snow showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Thursday

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with an east wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a north wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.