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Detroit Braces for Mixed Snow, Sleet and Rain Ahead of Holiday Week

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Published on December 23, 2024
Detroit Braces for Mixed Snow, Sleet and Rain Ahead of Holiday WeekSource: Unsplash/Aditya Vyas

Winter weather is arriving in Detroit, with a mix of snow, sleet, and rain expected today. Snow and sleet will start before 4 pm, changing to rain and snow between 4 and 5 pm, then back to snow and sleet after 5 pm. Temperatures will be around 36°F, with south winds at 10-14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. There's an 80% chance of precipitation, with snow and sleet accumulation under half an inch, according to the National Weather Service.

Detroit will see snow mixing with rain after 9 pm tonight, with less than one inch of snow possible. It will be around 32°F with southwest winds at 6-10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. On Tuesday, expect mostly cloudy skies, a high near 37°F, and light northwest winds. Tuesday night will stay cloudy with a low around 30°F. Christmas Day will be similar, with overcast skies, a high near 37°F, and light southeast winds in the afternoon, as reported by the National Weather Service.

The remainder of the week will see mostly cloudy skies, with Thursday's high reaching around 40°F and evening lows near 33°F. Friday will bring a high of 42°F, with a chance of rain after 1 am and a low of 38°F. Saturday's forecast suggests a high of 49°F and a possibility of rain, continuing into Sunday with similar temperatures. Residents should stay updated on the latest weather information, especially those traveling during the holiday season. For more details, visit the National Weather Service website.