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First rain warning today and a mix of Halloween

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – We broke several record highs yesterday. Outside of Wausau, most communities in north-central Wisconsin reached record highs. Wednesday morning will also be very warm.

Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening is the most likely chance of precipitation, be it rain or snow.

We'll start out the door this morning in the mid-60s. We would be well on our way to breaking records if it stayed this warm through the end of the day on Wednesday. However, this will not be the case.

Wednesday will be warm and cloudy before storms develop later in the day.(WSAW)
The chance of rain is increasing this afternoon.
The chance of rain is increasing this afternoon.(WSAW)

Showers and storms are expected this afternoon. At times the rainfall is moderate or even heavy. Severe weather is still not expected, but storms can produce strong gusts of wind.

Thunderstorms will develop on Wednesday afternoon before spreading throughout the evening.
Thunderstorms will develop on Wednesday afternoon before spreading throughout the evening.(WSAW)

It is expected to rain again on Thursday morning. This second round will bring rain to most of central Wisconsin and a rain/snow mix to the Northwoods. When the area stops raining, we expect about 1 to 3 inches of rain. Most of us won't get any measurable snow, but some communities in the far Northwoods could collect an inch or two of snow on elevated areas. Roads and sidewalks will be less affected as they are still warm from the heat we have had this week.

In addition to the expected rainfall, most communities in the Northwoods are expected to...
In addition to the expected rainfall, most communities in the Northwoods are expected to see their first snowfall of the new season.(WSAW)
The amount of precipitation could be up to 1-3" in north central Wisconsin.
Rainfall totals could be up to 1 to 3 inches in north-central Wisconsin.(WSAW)
There may be up to 1-3 snowfalls" in the distant Northwoods. Everyone else gets little to nothing...
In the far Northwoods, snowfall could be up to 1 to 3 inches. Everyone else will get little or no snow.(WSAW)

Temperatures for trick-or-treaters vary. Some of us will be near Highway 29 and in the mid to low 40s to the south. If you're trick-or-treating in the Northwoods, there's a higher chance you'll be in your mid to upper 30s.

On Halloween, temperatures in the Northwoods will be significantly cooler than further south.
On Halloween, temperatures in the Northwoods will be significantly cooler than further south.(WSAW)
Wind gusts of up to 30-40 MPH may occur on Halloween as rain and snow fall.
Wind gusts of up to 30-40 MPH may occur on Halloween as rain and snow fall.(WSAW)
Snow accumulations are expected to be limited to elevated areas.
Snow accumulations are expected to be limited to elevated areas.(WSAW)

The rest of the week will feel a lot more like fall. High temperatures will be in the 50s to 55s for most of the weekend and early next week. More rain is expected from Sunday to Tuesday. It's too early to tell how much precipitation we'll get.

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