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Detroit Prepares for Wintry Mix as Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds Move in Ahead of New Year’s Day

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Published on December 27, 2025
Detroit Prepares for Wintry Mix as Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds Move in Ahead of New Year’s DaySource: Unsplash/ Ryoji Iwata

Detroit is expected to experience changing weather conditions in the coming days, with rain forecast to transition into snow accompanied by increasing winds. The National Weather Service reports that conditions today will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures around 36 degrees and light winds that are expected to strengthen later in the day.

Tonight, there is a 40% chance of rain after 1 a.m. Warmer conditions are forecast for Sunday, with a high near 56 and a 100% chance of rain. Rainfall amounts are projected to range from one-half to three-quarters of an inch, and southeast winds may gust up to 21 mph. Conditions are expected to change Sunday night, with heavier rain possible, stronger winds with gusts up to 38 mph, and temperatures dropping to around 26 overnight.

On Monday, snow is forecast to develop mainly after 1 p.m. in Detroit, with winds that could reach up to 55 mph and snow accumulation around one inch, which may affect travel conditions. From Tuesday onward, increased cloud cover and colder temperatures are forecast, with daytime highs remaining below freezing and continued chances of snow through Wednesday night.

New Year’s Day is forecast to be mostly cloudy, with low temperatures continuing into the first week of January. Highs on New Year’s Day are projected to be in the low 20s, with temperatures dropping to around 12 degrees Thursday night. Friday is forecast to be partly sunny, with a high near 22 degrees, indicating continued cold conditions through the holiday period.