An active winter pattern, colder next week

 

Sunshine will persist through the remainder of the day until sunset, but clouds will start building overnight in preparation for widespread snow showers after midnight. Temperatures will drop to the low teens, with wind chills approaching or falling below zero. 

The incoming system will bring light, fluffy snow initially, transitioning to lake-effect snow before daybreak. This will likely lead to moderate travel impacts for tomorrow morning's commute. Counties north of US 30 are expected to see higher snowfall totals, with Southern Michigan receiving the most accumulation—around 2 to 4 inches by the end of Thursday. Snow should begin to taper off by late afternoon on Thursday. Less travel impacts for tomorrow evening's commute. 

Thursday marks the start of a brief warming trend, with temperatures climbing into the 30s. However, the cold returns by Sunday, with temperatures dropping back into the teens. The chance for mixed precip and snow return heading into next week. 

Tonight: Snow showers late. Low 12.

Thursday: Snow showers. High 34.

Friday: Partly cloudy. PM mixed precip likely.  High 38.

Saturday: Rain/snow mix likely. High 33.