Michigan's Weather Shift: Rain on the Horizon

Michigan is in for a change this week. After a stretch of dry and cool days, rain is expected to make a comeback. The weather will stay dry and sunny for most on Wednesday, but things will shift by Thursday. The National Weather Service has shared some key points about what's coming. Eastern Michigan will see the first signs of rain late Wednesday night into Thursday. The heaviest rain is expected in the southeastern part of the state, with up to a quarter inch of rain possible by Thursday afternoon. Western and northern areas might not see much, if any, rain. A high-pressure system has been keeping the weather dry and cool, with temperatures in the low to mid-50s. This is a bit warmer than usual for late October. But as a low-pressure system moves through the eastern Great Lakes, rain chances will go up. Looking ahead to the weekend, temperatures will drop. Highs might struggle to reach 50 degrees, and overnight lows could dip into the upper 20s to low 30s. Rain showers are likely, especially in areas affected by lake-effect precipitation. For those planning Halloween activities on Friday, expect cool temperatures and the chance of scattered showers, especially near the Great Lakes. The long-term forecast suggests that cool and unsettled weather will stick around into early next week. While there is some uncertainty about the exact timing and coverage of rain, the overall pattern points to below-normal temperatures.