Heading out of Town Memorial Day Weekend? Here's What You Need to Know

There's plenty to do this long holiday weekend in Royal Oak — as our tells you as well as the . But if you just must leave town, here's what you should know before you go:

The weather: Pack for chilly nights

Around Royal Oak, National Weather Service forecasts called cloudy skies and temps topping out around 60 degrees today. Saturday and Sunday are predicted to warm up into the 70s and 80s, but with a chance of rain and thunderstorms overnight Saturday and early Sunday. Monday looks to be the best day: sunny and warm, with highs in the mid-80s.

Across Michigan, the weather predictions are similar. Rain was in the forecast today, Saturday and Sunday all the way to Lake Michigan on the west side of the state and up to the Mackinac Bridge. Temperatures were expected to be slightly cooler: in fact, a frost advisory was issued Thursday night for the Traverse City region.

The gasoline report: Here's where to fill up

The least expensive gas around town today was $3.89 a gallon at the three gas stations at 12 Mile and Crooks roads. It is running around $3.99 a gallon at many other Royal Oak gas stations and  as much as $4.08 per gallon at the Marathon at 11 Mile Road and Campbell, according to GasBuddy.com.

Prices in town are pretty much in line with the Michigan average of $3.97 a gallon, so probably not a big deal if you don't fill up before you hit the road.

Traveling: before you hit the road

MDOT stops most road work over the holiday weekend, but you can check for up-to-date lane closure information on all Interstate, Michigan and U.S. routes at www.michigan.gov/drive

Don't worry about your trash

Garbage and curbside recycling pickup will be delayed one day next week in Royal Oak because of the holiday.

When you return

You're likely to return Monday to sunny skies and more warmth with a high in the mid-80s predicted. When you get back, you should have plenty of time to grab some milk and bread to restock the pantry before the work and school week resumes as most grocery stores will be open normal hours Monday night.