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KEY MESSAGES

- Light showers tonight into Sunday.

- Coldest temperatures of this fall season Monday night.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 215 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026

Pattern Synopsis and Forecast:

Warm advection begins to overspread the region later today, along with mid level moisture as a short wave digs into the Upper Midwest. Consequently, a few showers may be possible this afternoon/evening across the E UP. The main lift from that approaching s/w coupled with better column moisture will move into the area later tonight into the middle portions of Sunday, coinciding with the best chance for showers. Generally a light rainfall for many. Otherwise, much of the day on Saturday will be quiet and pleasant, a few degrees warmer than Friday.

First push of cooler air will be Sunday afternoon as winds become breezy and shift to the northwest. Thus, despite some elevated winds, temperatures will be relatively cool/cold Sunday night with low to mid 30s possible, with another round of frost products not out of the question. High pressure settles and oozes into northern MI Monday and Monday night with slackening winds and mostly clear skies, setting the stage for the coldest night of the fall season. A freeze is likely for many away from the immediate shorelines.

Subtle hint at a few lake induced rain showers Sunday afternoon/Sunday night by some pieces of ensemble guidance prior to the sfc high pressure moving into the region. Nevertheless, much of early next week will be cool (Monday) and dry. Heading into the mid to later portions of next week, deep troughing will hang out just to the north of the region across Ontario and adjacent Canadian provinces, with occasional features embedded within the main flow trying to impinge across northern Michigan. Consequently, although right now it looks more dry than wet during this time period, occasional light shower chances cannot be ruled out, especially the farther north one is. Little bit of a rebound as well temperature wise with 60s during this time, although well keep an eye on this moving forward.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 215 AM EDT Sat Oct 3 2026

VFR conditions and light winds prevail early this morning save for patchy IFR/LIFR ground fog at MBL. Any lingering fog will dissipate after sunrise. Increasing high to mid level cloud cover is expected today accompanying a shortwave set to work through the Great Lakes tonight through early Sunday. A few scattered -shra is possible towards the very end of the 06z TAF cycle, but have largely left out any precip at this time.

APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

MI...Frost Advisory until 8 AM EDT this morning for MIZ017-018-022- 023-027>029-032>035-086-087-095-096. MARINE...None.