The city of Detroit is expected to experience a range of winter weather this week, according to the latest forecasts. The National Weather Service reports snow before 4 p.m. today, followed by a chance of freezing rain between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a return to snow after 5 p.m. Temperatures are forecast to hover around the freezing mark, reaching a high of about 31 degrees. Winds will be from the east-southeast at 6 to 8 mph, shifting to the south-southwest in the afternoon.
Temperatures this evening are set to rise, reaching 36 degrees by the early hours. The light breeze will continue, moving south southwest at a mild 3 to 5 mph pace. While the week will start off cloudy with a high near 44 on Monday, there's a slight reprieve expected by Tuesday, with the sun making a partial appearance and the high settling near 31 degrees. However, the forecast for Wednesday brings back the chill with possible snow and freezing rain after 1 p.m., and chances of precipitation at 30%.
Anyone heading out Wednesday night should exercise caution, as snow and freezing rain are expected before 1 a.m., possibly transitioning to rain or freezing rain later. As the week progresses, the weather is expected to calm, with mostly cloudy skies and highs near 40 degrees on Thursday, followed by a drop to the low 30s on Friday. Nighttime temperatures throughout the week will generally follow this pattern, with cloudy skies and lows in the low to mid-20s.
For the weekend, cloud cover is expected to continue, with temperatures likely reaching around 35 degrees, resulting in a chilly outlook. Residents, especially those with travel plans or daily commutes, should monitor conditions due to the unpredictable nature of the winter weather.
