5 Things You Need to Know Today: Feb. 16

Today we've included a weather update, gas prices and some suggestions on how to spend your day.

1. The weather

The National Weather Service is predicting some rain before 1 p.m. today, then a chance of snow. Thursday night there is a 30-percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8 p.m., with a low around 26 degrees.

2. Computer Basics tutorial

Working hands-on at a computer, students will be introduced to two popular programs: Internet browser software for searching the Internet and using Internet email, and word processing software. The event takes place at the on Thursday at 9:30 a.m.

3. Coney Dog and Root Beer Float Night

The American Legion Post 419 in Pinckney will sell Coney dogs and Root Beer floats for $1 today. For more information, call 734-878-9522 or 734-341-4249.

4. Gas prices

MichiganGasPrices.com reports the following gasoline prices in the Dexter area as of Wednesday night:

• $3.24 a gallon (regular), $3.93 (diesel), BP, 200 Baker Rd.
• $3.35 a gallon (regular), $3.93 (diesel), , 195 Baker Rd.
• $3.35 a gallon (regular), $3.93 (diesel), , 750 Baker Rd.
• $3.39 a gallon (regular), $3.72 (diesel) , 8135 Main St.
• $3.39 a gallon (regular), $3.89 (diesel) Mobil, 7177 Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd.

5. This day in history

Feb. 16, 1997: On this day, 25-year-old Jeff Gordon claimed his first Daytona 500 victory, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the 200-lap, 500-mile NASCAR event, according to History.com.