Detroit rolled in today under a cold, steel-gray sky, with temperatures stuck in the upper 30s and a blanket of thin clouds overhead. The metro area is in for a damp, blustery day, with scattered light rain this morning and stiff winds later that will make it feel every bit like early April in Michigan.
Afternoon Showers and Gusty Winds
According to NWS Detroit, highs should top out near 49°F today before slipping back into the mid-40s as west winds increase to 6–14 mph with gusts near 22 mph. Forecasters put the odds of light rain or showers at about 50% through the morning and afternoon, and note that new snow accumulation of less than half an inch is possible on grassy surfaces in some locations tonight until tomorrow. Drivers should be ready for briefly slick stretches during any heavier bursts and colder-feeling gusts in more exposed neighborhoods.
What Drivers Should Know
The morning commute may feature light rain and damp pavement, and by late afternoon, those gusty winds will turn highway driving into a raw experience. Tie down loose items outside, give yourself extra following distance, and plan for pockets of reduced visibility as showers move through.
Boaters: Take Note
Small craft advisories are posted for portions of the Lake Huron nearshore waters from 4 p.m. today until tomorrow morning, with waves building above 4 feet and northwest gusts that can easily push light vessels around, according to NWS Detroit. If you are planning to head out, secure all loose gear, double-check the latest marine forecast, and think seriously about staying in port until conditions ease Tuesday morning.
Looking Ahead
Colder air hangs on tomorrow, with highs near 40°F despite mostly sunny skies. From Wednesday, April 8, into the weekend, a gradual warmup returns, with afternoon highs climbing back into the 50s and 60s. A better chance of rain arrives late Thursday, April 9, into Friday, April 10, so expect the week to flip from raw and blustery at the start to milder yet wetter as you head toward the weekend.
