Justin Liles: Wet weather through the weekend

Rain showers will likely return this evening and carry us through the weekend. An active weather pattern will lead numerous rain chances over the next several days. The Northland may pick up anywhere from .5” to 2” depending on where you live. Because of this approaching rain, the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for many parts of the region through Sunday. Saturated grounds along with continuous snowmelt may lead to additional flooding in areas prone to flooding.

As a rather large low settles over Michigan, winds will gradually increase through the weekend too. We will be seeing gusty conditions, especially on Sunday when 40-50 mph are possible. Cold enough air will seep into the Northland late Saturday and Sunday for periods of snow. Some areas east of the Twin ports toward the U.P. of Michigan and Arrowhead may see some accumulations. Temperatures look to rebound and become more seasonal by the middle of next week with more sunshine.

TONIGHT
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 37. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
FRIDAY
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
SATURDAY
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Snow likely before 7am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
MONDAY
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
TUESDAY
Sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.