Batten down the hatches, Detroit. According to the latest weather forecasts, the city is gearing up for a chilly stretch with a good chance of snow in the coming days. The National Weather Service reports a mostly sunny day today, with highs hovering near 28 degrees and west winds around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. But come tonight, clouds will be on the increase, setting a low around 22 degrees and winds calming down by evening.
With a light east wind picking up tomorrow morning, snow appears likely after 1 p.m. The forecast speaks to a probability of precipitation standing at a robust 70%, with about an inch of new snow accumulation possible. The NWS indicates a moderate dip in temperature on Sunday night, plunging down to around 14 degrees, which paints a picture of a day partly sunny beforehand with a high near 32.
Peering into the next work week, Monday looks mostly sunny with a high near 30, offering a touch of brightness amid the chill. Mostly cloudy nights are expected until Wednesday, when the chance of snow returns. Highs toward the end of the eight-day stretch will reach the upper 20s, with lows in the late teens—a typical flux for the Midwestern winter.
Keep an eye out on the skies, and on the forecast, next Tuesday then, offering a chance of snow after 1 p.m. with a cloudy ceiling and a high of 30 degrees. A similar forecast is echoed for Tuesday night and into Thursday. Continuing the trend, each night seems to harbor the potential for snow, as reported by the NWS. Stay with us for updates as Detroit's winter weather changes—whether it’s time for scarves and shovels or, if we're lucky, lighter coats.
