Justin Liles: Nice this weekend

This weekend is looking great with sunshine and above-average temperatures. In fact, many parts of the region will likely climb into the middle 30s and 40s by Saturday. Cooler weather continues on Sunday for a large portion of the Northland. However, Ashland and Iron Counties will have a chance for lake-effect as cold northerly winds occur.

This lake effect is forecast to start as freezing drizzle, potentially resulting in light ice accumulations. This freezing drizzle will likely transition to snow by the afternoon, producing light snow accumulations. If you have travel plans near the South Shore on Sunday, allow for extra time and use reduced speed on snow and/or ice covered roads. The rest of the region will likely see the return of snow Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to be cooler too.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
SATURDAY
Sunny, with a high near 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
SUNDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
MONDAY
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
TUESDAY
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 32. North wind around 5 mph.
WEDNESDAY
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.