Detroit Weather Forecast reports a snowy outlook as the city heads into another winter day. Snow is expected to fall mainly before 1 pm today, with a 60% chance of precipitation and less than a half inch of accumulation on the ground. Temperatures are predicted to hover around a chilly 35 degrees, with north winds traveling at 5 to 10 mph, and gusts could reach as high as 18 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Tonight, the clouds are expected to scatter, slowly giving way to clearer skies and a low temperature settling around 20 degrees. The north-northwest wind plans to persist at 9 to 11 mph, daring to gust up to 20 mph. These conditions signal a sharp drop in temperature, making nightfall all the more biting.
Residents can look forward to a bright and sunny Saturday although the high will scarcely reach 25 degrees. The north-northwest wind will likely continue at a pace of 9 to 11 mph, with occasional gusts possibly reaching up to 18 mph, based on the latest update from the weather services. Saturday night's forecast speaks of partly cloudy skies and an even colder low around 11 degrees, with the north-northwest wind calming down in the evening.
Come Sunday, Detroit is expected to enjoy mostly sunny weather, with calm winds turning south and reaching about 6 mph in the afternoon. Highs are forecasted to stay around 25, inviting a brief respite before clouds increase throughout the evening, dropping temperatures back down to around 20 degrees. The beginning of the week carries the possibility of snow after 1 pm on Monday, with a 40% chance of seeing some winter flurries turn into a mix of rain and snow by Monday night.
As the week continues, temperatures will slightly increase, with highs approaching the upper 30s by Tuesday. Cloud coverage remains persistent into Christmas Day, with forecasts implying a high near 39 degrees. The following days maintain the pattern of mostly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures for this time of year, with Thursday expected to peak near 42 degrees, just 4 miles south of Hamtramck, MI.
