Getting colder for the end of the week

High temperatures today reached 61 degrees in Alpena and 63 degrees in Mio. Alpena’s temperature is taken at the airport, 7 miles west of downtown. Most shoreline locations were cooler with highs of 56 degrees in Rogers City and 53 degrees in Osocda. Winds have been variable — out of the north in Alpena at 10-15 mph, and out of the east in Oscoda about 10 mph.

Skies are mainly clear over northern Michigan, and it will remain dry tonight. There could be a brief spotty shower Thursday morning but the rest of the day is going to be mainly dry. A disturbance from the north will move through our area Friday, and that could provide a rain/snow mix during the morning and afternoon.

Low temperatures overnight will be near 31 degrees. Other than a possible morning shower, most of Thursday is looking dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Morning temperatures will be in the upper 30s, and afternoon highs will reach 50 degrees. Winds will come out of the northwest about 15 mph. The evening hours will be partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 30s.

For any outdoor activities, Thursday afternoon and evening are looking good. Friday, a light rain/snow mix will move through Northern Michigan, so you’ll want to have some indoor plans. The weekend is looking better, generally dry although temperatures will still be below normal. Sunday will be a little milder than Saturday.

Thursday’s high temperatures will be around 50 degrees with mainly dry conditions (except a slight chance of a morning shower). A disturbance originating from northern Canada will drop southward and bring us a rain/snow mix on Friday, although that should clear out in the evening. Highs on Friday will be around 40 degrees — nearly 20 degrees below normal! Saturday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the middle 40s. For the rest of Northeast Michigan’s weather forecast, watch the latest weather video by clicking the weather tab at the top of the page.