Today, Tuesday, April 8th: We get a break from the dreary wintry weather as high pressure builds back into the region. Skies will be mostly clear and sunny, although areas near the lake may see a few additional fair-weather clouds throughout the day. High temperatures will range from the upper 30s to low 40s. A light northwesterly breeze in the morning will help keep things cool, with sustained winds up to 5 mph.
Tonight: Into the afternoon, winds will shift to a southwesterly direction but remain light. Overnight, the next low-pressure system begins to approach, bringing increasing cloud cover and gustier winds ranging from 10 to 15 mph. Low temperatures will dip into the upper 20s to low 30s.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 9th: On Wednesday, blustery winds will persist between 10–15 mph as overcast skies return. There’s a 20% chance for light snow and rain showers before 9 a.m., with surface temperatures playing a key role in the type of precipitation we see. Morning lows in the upper 20s could support more snow flurries early on. As temperatures fluctuate around the freezing mark, we may see a mix of snow and rain through the morning hours. By the afternoon, highs will climb into the mid-40s, favoring more rain, though some snowflakes could still mix in with scattered showers. Rain and a possible wintry mix will continue into the evening and overnight as temperatures fall back into the low to mid-30s.
Extended, Thursday, April 10th –Saturday, April 12th: Showers will linger into Thursday morning before gradually tapering off through the afternoon. Winds will begin to ease, settling between 5–10 mph, while daytime highs reach the mid-40s. Drier conditions return by evening, with partly cloudy skies and overnight lows dipping into the low 30s. High pressure builds in early Friday, setting the stage for a dry, mostly sunny, and milder stretch heading into the weekend. Friday’s highs will climb into the upper 40s to low 50s under light winds around five mph, with overnight lows cooling into the low 30s. Saturday looks even nicer, featuring clearing skies and highs in the low 50s. However, the next disturbance appears to move in by Sunday, leaving skies partly cloudy Saturday night, with warmer low temps in the upper 30s.
Fun Fact (Regarding Wednesday): Forecasting whether it will rain or snow can be difficult because the line we often use to make educated guesses—called the 540 line—is just a rough guide. This line helps show where temperatures in the atmosphere might support snow instead of rain, but it’s not always exact. Sometimes, the air near the ground is warmer or colder than expected, or the terrain and time of year can affect how precipitation falls. So even if a location is on the “snow side” of the line, it might still rain—or vice versa.
