Michigan – Light rain drifts across Detroit this morning, clinging to windshields and glazing pavement with a cold November sheen. Fog lingers in pockets across Wayne County, softening headlights along I-75, I-94, and the Lodge as Thanksgiving Travel begins surging across southeast Michigan. Early drivers will feel the damp breeze push across neighborhoods while conditions shift hour by hour.
According to the National Weather Service, steady rain continues through much of the day before tapering late. Visibility varies with areas of fog, especially near the river and through lower-lying stretches of the city. As the day progresses, gusty southwest winds strengthen, eventually turning west Wednesday as colder air dives into the region. Winds may reach 25 mph with gusts near 40 mph, creating tougher travel for high-profile vehicles.
A Winter Tease arrives Wednesday. A rain-to-snow changeover becomes possible during the morning and midday as temperatures slide toward the low 30s. Even a brief burst of wet snow could create slick spots on bridges, ramps, and untreated side streets. Accumulation should remain minor — generally around a half inch — but timing may impact drivers traveling long distances for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Thanksgiving Day itself brings a bright, chilly window of calmer weather. Sunshine and a steady northwest breeze keep highs near the upper 30s. Black Friday begins cold and quiet before clouds return Friday night with another chance for snow.
Models continue to hint at a broader early-season cold push across the U.S. from Thanksgiving through early December, with potential heavy snow elsewhere in the Midwest and Northeast — something holiday travelers should monitor for return trips.
Five-Day Outlook
Wednesday: Rain/snow chance, windy, 34°.
Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, 37°.
Friday: Partly sunny, 38°.
Saturday: Snow likely, 35°.
Sunday: Rain/snow chance, 39°.
