Detroit is setting up residents for a wintry mix of weather conditions this week, with forecasters predicting everything from snow to rain and all the icy nuisances in between, based on the latest weather reports. Today's chilly embrace includes a possible snowfall, set to descend after 10 a.m., with temperatures hovering near the 31-degree mark. The city can expect south-southwest winds to be blowing at 13 to 17 mph, along with gusts that could reach up to 26 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures tonight are forecast to stubbornly stay around the freezing point, setting the stage for a 90% chance of a messy combo of freezing rain and sleet before the clock strikes 9 p.m. Detroiters could quickly witness less than a tenth of an inch of new ice, alongside less than a half inch of new sleet accumulation. Winds will persist from the southwest at speeds of 7 to 14 mph, and gusts may peak at 22 mph.
As for Tuesday's outlook, it's a full house of assorted precipitation. The morning may bring rain, snow, and a side order of freezing rain, followed by a midday shift to rain and snow, then tipping the scales to rain after 2 p.m. with a high near 36 degrees. The southeast wind will waft in at around 7 mph. The National Weather Service is placing bets on a 100% chance of precipitation, which could result in new ice accumulation of less than a tenth of an inch.
Rain could still likely make an appearance Tuesday night, particularly before 7 p.m., as skies remain overcast and temperatures dip slightly to 34 degrees. Southeast winds are predicted to slow to a whisper at 5 to 8 mph before becoming calm after midnight. Chances of precipitation linger at 60%, with new precipitation amounts struggling to reach a tenth of an inch.
On Wednesday, showers have a solid chance of dampening plans, mainly after the 1 p.m. mark, as a cloudy veil covers the region. The thermometer could climb to a high near 39 degrees, and the barely-there winds turning southeast could pick up to around 6 mph in the morning. Predictions hover at a 60% probability of rain, with the day's total potentially reaching between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of new precipitation.
The weather pattern for the remainder of the week calls for more of the same, with showers continuing into Thursday and a high near 43 degrees, an 80% chance of precipitation for Wednesday night, and lingering showers through Thursday night. The forecast stays consistently glum into the weekend, with cloudy skies and highs in the low 40s, according to the National Weather Service. So bundle up, Detroit, and prepare for wet, slippery days ahead. Stay tuned for updates on this and all weather-related news.
