The forecast for Detroit this week suggests residents can expect a medley of winter weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Snow is likely this afternoon with overcast skies and highs hovering around 35 degrees, while the snowfall is expected to produce less than an inch of accumulation. As the day progresses, the south wind may reach speeds of 13 mph with potential gusts as high as 22 mph. However, there's a 70% chance that Detroiters will see the snowflakes settle before the evening.
Tonight's weather follows a similar pattern, with snow likely before 7pm, and clouds keeping the low at a chilly 24 degrees. Winds, coming from the west-southwest, are anticipated to blow at a more moderate 10 mph — although they could still surge up to 20 mph. Despite the likelihood of precipitation sticking at 60%, forecasters expect less than a half inch of new snow.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the possibility of snow showers will creep in post-lunchtime. Detroit will see temperatures decline throughout the day to a bristling 23 degrees by early evening, with the wind chill possibly cutting deeper thanks to west-southwest winds traveling between 11 to 15 mph with gusts that might peak at 25 mph.
Tomorrow night introduces a 40% chance of snow showers starting after 1 am, under mostly cloudy skies that will cause temperatures to plunge further to around 15 degrees. The relentless wind will continue from the west-southwest at about 13 mph, gusting to 23 mph at times, as reported by the NWS.
For those looking for respite, Wednesday daytime seems to offer a brief interlude from the flurries with partly sunny skies and a high of 24 degrees, though snow showers may return after darkness falls. The latter half of the week paints a dreary picture, with mostly cloudy conditions prevailing and temperature highs fluctuating around the low 30s. Friday night might even usher in some freezing rain, complicating travel plans as the workweek ends.
The forecast, concluding next Saturday, suggests the possibility of showers with cloudy skies and highs reaching the mid-30s. Residents of Detroit and those within 4 miles of Hamtramck, MI, can expect a typical January week in Michigan. Stay updated on weather conditions by visiting the National Weather Service website.
