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Foggy Detroit Morning Gives Way To Patio-Perfect Fall Stretch

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Published on October 21, 2026
Foggy Detroit Morning Gives Way To Patio-Perfect Fall StretchSource: A Healthier Michigan / Wikimedia Commons

Detroit woke Wednesday to a chilly, calm start, with temperatures around 43 degrees and mostly clear skies at the city airport. Patchy fog may linger in spots through 8 a.m., but sunshine is expected to take over quickly.

Sunny Skies Take Over By Lunch

Wednesday's high is forecast in the upper 60s, with light east-to-southeasterly flow and no rain in the forecast. A Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. for Monroe and Lenawee counties, while the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office expects the fog to thin as the morning warms.

A Mild, Dry Run Through The Weekend

Wednesday night stays mostly clear with a low near 45, followed by sunny Thursday weather and a high around 67. Friday and Saturday remain bright and dry, with highs near 63 and 64, before Sunday warms back to about 68 under mostly sunny skies.

Forecasters say another round of morning fog is possible Thursday or Friday, particularly where shallow lake moisture drifts inland, but the bigger story is a quiet stretch for late October. Winds stay generally light, giving outdoor plans a long, low-drama weather window.

Tuesday Brings A Small Rain Chance

Monday remains mostly sunny with a high near 65, then Tuesday turns cooler, with a high around 57. Until then, Detroit is looking at several days of fall weather that are more patio-friendly than usual.