Motor City residents can look forward to a mixed bag of weather conditions this week, with clouds dominating the skies and a brief interlude of sunshine, according to the National Weather Service. Detroit's forecast sees temperatures hovering near the freezing point, offering only modest relief from the chill. The early part of the week in Detroit will be mostly cloudy, perhaps reflective of the grey industrial backdrop so familiar to the city, but with little precipitation expected until midweek.
Despite the forecast, tonight's sky is slated to clear, dropping to a shivery 16 degrees, while a gentle west-northwest wind will persist, moving at a sluggish 3 to 5 mph. Monday will offer a rare glimpse of the sun, with a high nearing 31 degrees and a west wind that could rustle leaves at a casual 3 to 8 mph. According to the National Weather Service, the respite is short-lived as clouds return Monday night, cradling the low of around 20 degrees.
Heading into Tuesday and Wednesday, Detroit will retain the clouds with highs topping out near 28 and 25 degrees, respectively. Snow lovers may find solace in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon when flakes may start to silhouette the city's skyline, creating a stark contrast against the typically industrial horizon – the chance of precipitation stands modestly at 30%.
While Wednesday night will bring more snow, enveloping the streets in a fresh coat, temperatures will drop to about 21 degrees. Thursday's commuters should be wary as snow may continue until the early afternoon; the mercury is set to peak near 30 degrees. The latter part of the week doesn't break the pattern, with partly sunny skies on Friday giving way to more chances of snow as the weekend approaches.
