The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting up to five millimetres both Saturday and Sunday, with little respite on day one.

“We’re going to see some showers developing overnight Friday into Saturday morning,” forecaster Michael Efron said.

“I think they actually will be peaking during the late afternoon and early evening and there’s some possible thunderstorms as well, most likely later in the day.”

The predicted rainfall would increase if Tallangatta’s Rowan Park was hit by the thunderstorm during play.

The rain is expected again on Sunday.

“But there will be a clearance mid-afternoon,” he said.

The 2013-14 grand final between Wodonga and St Patrick’s was ruined by rain.

Wodonga made 6-302 from its 80 overs, but the Patties never got a chance to bat.

If rain intervenes, Lavington is in the ideal spot to claim the premiership as it’s the highest-ranked outfit.

In short, if up to an hour of play is lost, umpires can extend play. If up to two hours are lost, one over is lost for every 3.75 minutes. If more than two hours, it’s normal conditions, meaning Lavington could bat for two days. 

North captain Ash Borella says the prospect of rain won’t change his thinking.