Detroit wakes up today to a brisk but bright start, with temperatures near 29°F and a west-northwest breeze cutting through mostly dry air. Skies stay mostly sunny through the day, and the high should still claw its way into the low 40s.
Tonight Into Sunday
Late Saturday night into Sunday morning, a narrow band of light snow will slide across the region, mainly north of M-59, with spots north of M-46 picking up 1 to 3 inches. Between M-59 and M-46, there is a brief chance of sleet or freezing drizzle, just enough to leave a light glaze on untreated roads and sidewalks.
As Sunday wears on, temperatures surge, and most of the area flips from wintry mix to plain rain, which should keep snow totals lower closer to the lakeshore, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday Night Storm Risk
Sunday night into early Monday, a line of showers and thunderstorms sweeps through, and this round means business. The primary concern is damaging straight-line winds, with gusts locally reaching 40 to 45 mph. Brief, heavy downpours of about a quarter to half an inch of rain could move through, cutting visibility and making for a noisy overnight.
The combination of gusts and saturated ground could stress power lines and knock around anything left loose in the yard, so expect some rattling windows and the potential for scattered issues.
Monday Into Tuesday
Rain lingers into Monday before a strong cold front barges through, sending temperatures tumbling from the 50s into the 20s by Monday evening. Behind the front, next Monday night turns sharply colder and even windier, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph likely.
Overnight lows drop to around 19°F, and wind chills will be near or below zero by next Tuesday morning. By then, expect blustery, midwinter-style conditions with pockets of lake-effect snow next Tuesday, especially away from the lakeshore and farther inland.
What This Means For You
Now is the time to lock things down. Secure patio furniture, bring in lightweight trash cans and plan on slower travel Sunday night into Monday morning, since high winds and heavy rain can topple tree limbs and trigger scattered outages.
Boaters on Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River should keep a close eye on forecasts and strongly consider staying in port as winds ramp up. Keep flashlights and phone chargers at the ready and check in with local officials if you depend on outdoor services or events that could be disrupted.
