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Published on March 18, 2024
Detroit Braces for Week of Weather Whiplash with Snow Showers and Gusty WindsSource: US National Weather Service - Detroit / Pontiac Michigan

Detroit residents can expect a rollercoaster of weather conditions over the coming week. Starting today, the city's weather will be mostly cloudy with sporadic snow showers, giving way to clear skies and gusty winds as the week progresses. Temperatures are predicted to hover in the low 40s, although nighttime lows may dip below freezing, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The week kicks off with a 30% chance of snow showers before the evening and a high near 41 degrees. Winds from the northwest are expected to blow at around 11 mph, with potential gusts up to 20 mph. The National Weather Service also predicts, a calm before slightly brisker conditions set in Tuesday, with cloud cover and a high approaching 47 degrees.

By Wednesday, Detroit will be subject to partly sunny skies with noticeably breezy conditions, as winds pick up to 10 to 20 mph. Gusts could reach as high as 30 mph, contributing to a chill in the air despite the high of 40 degrees. Wednesday night looks to offer some respite, with mostly clear skies and temperatures plummeting to around 21 degrees.

Looking ahead, Thursday maintains the sunny trend with highs near 38 degrees, but the next round of snow showers is expected to make an appearance after 2 a.m. Friday. Friday itself should bring cloudy skies and a chance of more snow showers before the afternoon, and temps topping out at about 40 degrees. The weekend begins partly sunny with highs in the low 40s, but the nights remain mostly cloudy and are predicted to cool down to 28 degrees.

For those dwelling 4 miles south of Hamtramck, conditions won't differ much, with the area experiencing similar temperature patterns and a slight variation in precipitation likelihood. As the week draws to a close, Sunday promises mostly sunny skies with highs inching upward to near 42 degrees, hinting at a gentle ease into the week to come.