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Published on March 28, 2024
Detroit Braces for Varied Spring Weather: Sunshine, Winds and Rain in Week's ForecastSource: Google Street View

Motor City is set for a mixed bag of spring weather, as detailed by the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. Detroit residents can expect a stretch of sun, clouds, and chances of rain in the coming week. Today, the city will bask in sunshine with a comfortable high of 51 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 6 to 14 mph, and gusts reaching up to 22 mph, according to National Weather Service.

Tonight's weather remains mostly clear with an anticipated low around 30 degrees. The west northwest wind will continue to rustle at a gentler 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts up to 18 mph. Tomorrow promises similar sunny conditions with a slight uptick in temperature to a high near 54 degrees, as weekend forecasts begin to suggest a shift, introducing chances for showers, starting Friday night, which increases clouds and brings a low around 38.

Residents looking forward to the weekend should keep umbrellas close, as there is a 40% chance of showers after 2 am Friday night. The possibility of precipitation persists through Saturday with a 50% chance of rain before the afternoon, as per the NWS forecasts. The Saturday high is expected to hover near 53 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, dipping to a low of 36 at night.

Sunday continues the trend of cloudy skies with highs near 52 degrees, yet it ushers in a warmer night, with lows around 40 and another shot at rain. Shower chances heighten as the new week commences, with Monday likely bringing rain mainly after 2 pm, and a consistent pattern of clouds carries through to a high near 54. The potential for wet weather does not relent, with showers expected Monday night and on Tuesday, despite breezy conditions.

As locals weather the unpredictable spring conditions, Wednesday offers a partial reprieve, with partly sunny skies and high near 52 degrees, though it remains breezy with a lingering chance of showers. The National Weather Service has pinpointed the forecast for the area 4 miles south of Hamtramck, MI, and encourages residents to stay abreast of the latest updates as the week progresses.