First Alert Weather: Changeable weekend weather

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Another mild evening is on tap for tonight’s high school football games across North Central Wisconsin. There will still be a few spotty showers around, but a majority of locations will probably end up staying dry. Temps during the early to mid-evening will be running in the mid to upper 60s.

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers this evening.(WSAW)

The clouds will stick around tonight with lows in the mid 50s to near 60. That’s pretty close to the average highs for this time of year. Morning clouds on Saturday will break for intervals of sunshine by the afternoon. Continued warm with readings rising into the mid 70s.

Near or slightly past peak colors north, while nearing peak levels in Central Wisconsin.(WSAW)

The next weather maker arrives Saturday night as low pressure and a cold front shift toward the Badger State. Periods of rain showers leading up to and after midnight, with some downpours possible. An isolated rumble of thunder isn’t totally out of the question. The wet weather is forecast to wind down during the morning on Sunday, with a few breaks of sunshine possible in the afternoon. Highs on Sunday in the low to mid 70s.

There is a chance of strong storms north of Highway 64 on Sunday morning.(WSAW)

Rain showers are likely later Saturday night into early Sunday morning.(WSAW)

Wet weather is expected to wind down Sunday morning.(WSAW)

A more active week of weather is on the way as two storm systems take aim at the western Great Lakes. Increasing clouds on Monday with rain developing during the afternoon from southwest to northeast. Highs in the upper 60s. The rain will continue at night, tapering off before daybreak on Tuesday. A fair amount of sun is on the way for Tuesday with highs close to 70. The next round of wet weather arrives Wednesday afternoon, along with a chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in the mid 60s. The rain showers will persist Wednesday night, winding down by the morning on Thursday.