First Alert Weather: Unseasonably warm through Thursday, sharp drop in temperatures for the weekend

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - Mild weather continues through Thursday. Temperatures will tumble to wrap up the work week on Friday. Plan for seasonable temperatures for the gun deer opener this weekend.

Highs in the 60s through Thursday. Falling temperatures by Friday — Highs in the 60s through Thursday. Falling temperatures by Friday(WSAW)

Clouds increase overnight into Thursday, with low temperatures in the upper 30s. One more day with unseasonably warm temperatures. Afternoon highs Thursday will sit around the low 60s. Skies will be cloudy with a strong southwest wind. Gusts around 35 mph during the afternoon hours. Make sure to secure any loose outdoor holiday decor.

One more day of highs in the 60s on Thursday — One more day of highs in the 60s on Thursday(WSAW)

Strong southwest winds Thursday — Strong southwest winds Thursday(WSAW)

A cold front travels eastward over the Badger State Thursday evening, allowing for cooler air to settle into the region Friday. The front can bring some light rain Thursday night, but rain will be widely scattered. Not so gusty Friday, with a cold northwest wind gusting up to 20 mph. Mostly sunny and colder with highs around the upper 30s.

Light rain, widely scattered possible Thursday night — Light rain, widely scattered possible Thursday night(WSAW)

The gun deer hunting opener this weekend is shaping up to be dry and seasonably cool. Northwest winds remain gusty Saturday. A fair amount of sun on both days, with highs in the mid 40s Saturday and on Sunday. Overnight lows upper 20s to low 30s.

Seasonable temperatures for the gun deer opener this weekend. Sunny skies expected — Seasonable temperatures for the gun deer opener this weekend. Sunny skies expected(WSAW)

Plan for temperatures to fall into the 30s for the week of Thanksgiving. Our next widespread weather maker looks to arrive at the beginning of the week, Monday into Tuesday. Early forecast models bring this weather system in as a rain and snow mix. As we get closer to next week, we’ll have a better idea whether or not this could cause some holiday travel delays.

A weather system will track in by Monday night — A weather system will track in by Monday night(WSAW)

A weather system into Tuesday next week may feature a rain and snow mix — A weather system into Tuesday next week may feature a rain and snow mix(WSAW)

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