ESCANABA - As cold, northwesterly winds force many residents to dig out their winter coats.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to remain in the 30s and 40s through next Tuesday, with nighttime lows dropping into the upper 20s.

"Temperatures aren't going to warm up anytime soon," said Kari Fleegel, meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Marquette Office.

While short-term predictions indicate that temperatures will remain stable with chances of snow, rain, and mixed precipitation throughout the week, weather predictions for the rest of the fall and winter are harder to forecast.

"There's nothing to really hang our hats on this year as far as El Nino/ La Nina. It's going to be more of a week-to-week forecast," said Fleegel.

The Climate Prediction Center is forecasting that from November to January temperatures may be slightly above normal. Precipitation is expected to stay around normal levels.

As October comes to an end and Halloween nears, many residents may be concerned about planning their costumes around the possibility of snow. However, Fleegel believes the chances of a snowy holiday are unlikely.

"We're trying to look at those big days as far as Halloween and what trick-or-treaters are looking at, and all I can say is probably not a snow storm," said Fleegel.