Large temperature swing forecasted for Mid-Michigan this week

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Mid-Michigan has had some cool, seasonal weather for most of October so far. That’s not the case at the start of this week, as temperatures will jump back into the 80s on Monday. It will feel more summer-like, with a great deal of sunshine...

A warm start to the week, with a few chances of rain

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Sunday, everyone! This afternoon has brought different conditions across the region. West of I-75, skies have been clear, with temperatures climbing into the 70s. Areas to the southwest continue to see more cloud cover, with temperatures in the 80s. The new workweek is set to start with a big swing in temperatures, followed by a gradual cooldown toward the end of the week. I have the details below.

Temperatures Cool Significantly through the week

Outflow Boundary Sends Sudden 40 MPH Wind Gusts South Across Michigan’s Thumb Toward Flint and Sarnia After Caseville Records 53 MPH Gust

FLINT, MI — A south-moving outflow boundary pushed across Michigan’s Thumb region Wednesday night, bringing the potential for wind gusts over 40 mph. Caseville recorded a 53 mph gust at 9:09 PM as the boundary moved through. The boundary may not have any rain associated with it, meaning strong winds could arrive with little warning. Residents from the Thumb south toward Flint and Sarnia were advised to expect a few minutes of gusty winds over the following hour.

Freeze Warnings Hit North Central Pennsylvania Tuesday Morning as Frost Advisories Cover Saginaw and Michigan’s Thumb Plus the West Virginia Highlands, and Here Is How Frost Differs From Freeze

COUDERSPORT, PA: Another cold morning gripped parts of the Great Lakes and Appalachians on Tuesday, October 6. Freeze Warnings were in effect for parts of north-central Pennsylvania, while Frost Advisories covered large areas of Michigan, western and northern Pennsylvania, and the mountains of West Virginia and western Maryland through Tuesday morning.

Issues of the Environment: How Washtenaw County is preparing for extreme weather before it hits

Rebekah Warren: When severe weather hits, we tend to think about: what happens afterward? Flooded basements, downed trees, damaged roads, power outages and the cost of cleaning it all up. But what if some of the most important work happens before the storm? Here in Washtenaw County, local governments are increasingly looking at how to move from reacting to disasters to actually reducing the risks those disasters create. One of the tools they're using is called a "hazard mitigation plan," a long-term blueprint for identifying vulnerabilities and making investments in those vulnerabilities before they become emergencies. And that work is connected to a much larger vision for resilience and climate action across Washtenaw County. I'm Rebekah Warren, and this is Issues of the Environment. Joining me today is Beth Gibbons, director of the Washtenaw County Resiliency Office. Beth, thank you for being with us today!

Frosty start in Thumb, warmer finish across Metro Detroit Tuesday

4Warn Weather — A chilly October night is ahead across Southeast Michigan, with frost possible in parts of the region before temperatures climb back above normal later this week. Frost Advisory issued for the Thumb. A Frost Advisory is in effect from midnight through 8 a.m. Tuesday for Sanilac,...

Remembering Eric Jylha: Forecasting the Weather to Preserving Michigan’s Past

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It is with great sadness that WNEM-TV5 announces that our longtime friend, weather forecaster, reporter, and local historian, Eric Jylha has passed away. He was 76. Born December 28, 1949, in Bad Axe, Michigan, Eric attended Delta College and Michigan State University, studying journalism and broadcasting...

Northern Metro Detroit communities may get first frost of season

Communities on Metro Detroit's northern edge may be hit with the season's first frost this week, although most of the region will likely hold steady for another week or two with above-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the area were expected to dip into the low- to mid-40s on Monday, Oct. 5, said Alex Manion, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in White Lake Township. "Early Tuesday morning there's a potential to drop into the mid- to upper 30s for areas outside the metro urban area," Manion said. "We're talking the northern suburbs: Northern Oakland County, northern Macomb county, northern Washtenaw County. When you get into the mid- to-upper 30s range, there's a potential for patchy frost, but not widespread frost or freeze." More: When will lower Michigan see first frost? Weather data provides guide After a mild day today, high temperatures hold in the low 60s tomorrow, with frost possible Monday night. pic.twitter.com/tgbyLVwbA1 — NWS Detroit (@NWSDetroit) October 4, 2026 Temperatures for most of Metro Detroit likely will remain above freezing for another week or two, Manion said. "There's no immediate frost potential (in most of Metro Detroit)," he said. For Detroit, the average

Some frost possible Monday Night

Monday will see cooler temperatures with highs only reaching the low 60s; this is below average for early October. Overnight Monday, lows will fall into the 30s particularly over the Saginaw Valley and The Thumb region. The early part of the week features below-average temperatures. However, more seasonably average conditions...

Morning Showers, Then Fall Sunshine

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Your First Alert forecast brings a change tonight into Sunday morning, with a chance for a few showers possible around 4-5am, just ahead of the 7:36am sunrise Sunday. Those scattered showers will move through Sunday morning. If you have plans for the Cider Mill, Pumpkin Patch...

Frost Advisories Cover Wausau and North Central Wisconsin Sunday Morning as Scattered Rain Exits Michigan Near Lansing and Saginaw, Leaving a Quiet Day Across the Great Lakes

WAUSAU, WI: It was a chilly start to Sunday across the north woods. Frost Advisories were in effect early Sunday, October 4, for parts of north-central Wisconsin, including the Wausau area, as cold, clear conditions allowed temperatures to drop close to freezing overnight. At the same time, a band of...

Cold temperatures expected early next week

First widespread frost possibly early week

Tonight, seasonably cool conditions are expected across Mid-Michigan. Lows will settle into the lower 40s to upper 30s. A narrow band of light showers is possible late tonight into Sunday morning, mainly affecting areas north of Flint. Looking ahead to Sunday, we anticipate mostly to partly sunny skies with highs...

ICYMI: Consumers Energy Makes Improvements to 2026 Storm Response

JACKSON, Mich., September 22, 2026 – A Consumers Energy analysis released today showed the energy provider’s customer-centered storm execution resulted in faster restoration times during a vast majority of storms this year. The analysis found Consumers Energy customers spent less time without power during March and June storms than they did in similarly impactful storms in 2023 and 2025.

Clouds will gradually break as we dry out on this Friday before a cool, pleasant weekend

Scattered showers will wind down early this morning, with clouds gradually giving way to sunshine. Temperatures will cool quickly tonight, with lows falling to around 40 degrees — a few degrees above or below 40 depending on location. The weekend looks pleasant overall. Saturday will be cool with highs...

Flood Advisory Issued Until 9:45AM for Washtenaw County, MI

A Flood Advisory is in effect for northeastern Lenawee, southeastern Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, southwestern St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan until 9:45 AM EDT, with urban and small stream flooding expected due to excessive rainfall. Minor flooding in low-lying areas and water ponding is imminent, so exercise caution and avoid flooded roads.

Remnants of Hurricane Polo to bring heavy rain to Michigan

We are set to experience the heaviest round of rain since early September on Thursday. Back on September 3rd, Flint saw 1.24" of rain. That heavy amount was courtesy of strong thunderstorms. This time around, we have Pacific moisture to work with. It will be brought in as the remnants...