Detroit is bracing for a cold week ahead as winter tightens its grip, but not without offering some sunny respite over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Detroit will see a mostly sunny Saturday with temperatures reaching a high near 25 degrees. The north-northwest wind will blow around 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. As the sun dips tonight, residents can expect a mostly clear sky with the mercury dropping to around 10 degrees.
Looking forward to Sunday, the forecast remains favorable for any last-minute holiday preparations, with a predicted high near 26 and calm winds shifting south in the afternoon. As told by the National Weather Service, the serenity of Sunday's weather, gives way to a blanket of clouds by nightfall, with a low around 21. South wind maintains a gentle pace at 5 to 7 mph.
However, Detroiters should be wary as they head into the workweek, with Monday promising a 70% chance of snow after 1 pm. The day will start cloudy, and as temperatures climb to a high near 36, we may see new snow accumulation of less than a half inch. The winds from the south will stir up some activity with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Transitioning into Monday night, the chance of snow continues, forecasting an interesting mix with rain after 7 pm that will gradually taper off. With the looming clouds, the low will be around 31 degrees. The 50% chance of precipitation will keep the winter boots at the ready as this prelude to Christmas week unfolds. Adding to the chill, the following days appear mostly cloudy with highs fluctuating between 38 and 41 degrees, hinting at the potential for wetter weather by Friday.
The rest of the week holds onto the clouds with daytime temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to low 40s, and nighttime lows sticking to the low 30s. For Detroit residents dreaming of a white Christmas, the outlook may be rather gray; Christmas Day is predicted to be mostly cloudy with a high near 38, and the week wraps up with a possibility of rain by Friday.
