(WWJ) We're not even officially into fall just yet, but it's already snowed in Michigan.
The good news is, it was just a little bit, and it was way Up North.
A video shared to social media by a beach resort in the western Upper Peninsula shows a mix of rain and snow falling in Keweenaw County, Thursday afternoon.
Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge wrote in a Sept. 4 Facebook post:
"SNOW?? ❄️ ❄️ Pretty wild stuff here! Snow rain mixture in Eagle Harbor, Michigan! September 4th! Hopefully this is sign of a fantastic winter!"
According to the National Weather Service, the earliest record of snowfall in the state was previously Sept. 12 — but in Keweenaw County, they do tend to see snow on the earlier side.
Currently, there's no snow in the NWS forecast for the next few days in Northern Michigan. However, forecasters said a strong early fall system would bring lake effect rain showers and gusty winds to the Keweenaw, as high as 40 mph. "Additionally, high winds and waves will create dangerous conditions along the lakeshores," NWS Marquette warned on Friday.
Meanwhile, in Metro Detroit, it was cool but dry on Friday, ahead of what's expected to be a much chillier weekend.
AccuWeather is calling for a high around 72 degrees in Metro Detroit on Friday, with some sunshine, although the wind will make it feel cooler than that. The low on Friday is 50 degrees.
Then, for the weekend, make sure you have your hoodie handy.
On Saturday, AccuWeather is calling for a high of 67 degrees, no rain, and a low of 50 in Metro Detroit.
For Sunday: It'll be mostly sunny and dry, with a high of 67 degrees. At night, temperatures will drop down to a low of around 44 degrees.
So, is this the end of swimsuits and shorts? Maybe. but maybe not.
Joining us live in the WWJ Newsradio 950 studio this week, AccuWeather Meteorologist Brian Thompson said summer might not be done with us just yet.
"Keep in mind, the average last 80-degree day in Detroit is September 30th, and last year it was October 21st," Thompson said. "In fact, seven out of the last nine years, the last 80-degree day was in the month of October. So, even though it's cool now, it's very possible that we could still have some warm days to come."
The first official day of the fall season is September 20.
According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, many Michiganders should expect to see some snow early in October this year, with cooler temperatures expected next month.
"The Northeast and Great Lakes regions begin to flirt with early snow, especially in higher elevations. September and October will be cooler and drier than normal overall. Expect frequent rain, drizzle, and some early snow in the north, with brief warm-ups late in the month," the Almanac said.
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