Rain, Snow and Colder Temperatures Headed to the Great Lakes
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3 hours agoThe temperatures were on the uptick over the weekend across the Great Lakes with moisture also on the way. A large part of this region has been dealing with moderate to severe drought conditions dating back to the summer. While some rain has fallen over the last few weeks, more moisture is needed to erase the drought. Will the upcoming weather pattern provide some degree of relief? Read on for all of the details.
Mild Air Across the Great Lakes Will Not Last Long
It was a cold end to the work week but milder air moved into the Great Lakes over the weekend with highs bouncing around in the 40s. These readings may seem chilly but it is quite seasonable for the end of November. It just seems colder because of the warmer than average fall for this part of the country.
Looking to the start of the new work week, forecasters are expecting an area of low pressure to move to the northeast and into Michigan. This will bring warmer air to the Lower Peninsula of the state, meaning that any moisture that falls will do so in the form of rain rather than snow.
For example, Detroit is forecast to see scattered rain showers throughout the day Monday. Highs will reach the 50-degree mark while lows will bottom out in the upper 30s. Winds will increase after the sun goes down, going from speeds of 5 to 10 mph during the day to 10 to 20 mph overnight.
The line of moisture will dip as far south as the Ohio and Tennessee valleys at times on Monday. For example, cities such as Cincinnati, Memphis, and Nashville are all forecast to see scattered rain showers to start the week.
The bulk of the Midwest will see readings that hover at about average for the start of November instead of the end of the month at the beginning of the week. While the moisture will not be particularly heavy, it will be enough to create the chance of travel disruptions as millions of Americans take to the roads and the skies in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday.