Lea Zmurko: Quiet today, but setting up for snow
Today will be a mild end to the month as conditions remain quiet with highs in the mid to upper 20s, winds will move in from the north with cold air advection helping to set the stage for the incoming winter weather.

Widespread snowfall will start to cross the Northland Saturday afternoon, and many can expect 2-5 inches of snow. Higher amount will be likely for the North Shore as the eastward winds will bring lake and terrain enhances precipitation. There will be a winter storm watch in effect for the North Shore from Saturday morning to Sunday morning as the amplified snow could lead to hazardous conditions. The other key risk with this system comes from the potential for a freezing drizzle to develop on Sunday adding an icy glaze to the roads amidst the snow.
When the snow clears the cold conditions will settle as temperatures drop to highs in the teen sand overnight lows below zero for the first few days of the week.
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 10. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after noon. High near 24. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.