Saginaw, Michigan – The wind picked up over the weekend, and it’s only going to get stronger, prompting a First Alert Weather Day for Monday. Despite the windy conditions, we are isolating Monday due to a strong wind pocket.
A cold front is moving through the area tonight, bringing snow showers with it. Snow accumulations will be light, under an inch, with many areas receiving less than a half-inch.
The snow will leave mid-Michigan shortly after midnight. With temperatures below freezing, be cautious of slick spots on the road.
After the snowfall, the skies will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping into the upper teens. Winds will continue to blow from the west at 15-20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.
Sunday – The weekend will be quiet, with no precipitation expected according to the First Alert forecast. The skies will be cloudier than the sun, but there may be some moments of sunshine. Winds will continue to be out of the west at 10-15mph, with gusts around 25mph lighter than on Saturday.
Temperatures will peak around 26 degrees, with wind chills in the upper single digits and low teens. Stay bundled up!
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day with strong winds. Winds will be out of the southwest at 15-30 mph. Peak wind gusts will be around 30-35 mph in the morning, but the intense winds will arrive later in the morning or afternoon. During that time, wind gusts of 45 mph or higher are possible.
Also, as with similar setups, the Thumb could experience wind gusts of 50 mph or higher. With such strong winds, tree limbs fell. If the limbs fall on power lines, outages are possible. High-profile vehicles, such as semi-trucks and moving vans, face difficult travel conditions.
Also, take the time now to secure any loose objects in your yard. Trash and recycling bins will be able to tip over on Monday. The wind will begin to subside in the evening and become more tolerable on Tuesday.
Monday’s high will be around 34 degrees, with wind chills in the teens and potentially lower 20s. Keep up to date on First Alert Weather Day by downloading the First Alert Weather app.