Detroit, Michigan – Frost coats windshields and sidewalks this morning as winter holds firm across Southeast Michigan. Breath hangs in the air, pavement feels stiff, and shaded roads stay slick after another cold night.
Temperatures sit in the mid-20s early, keeping untreated surfaces icy. According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, dry air dominates the region, limiting snowfall but allowing cold to linger. Calm winds early turn light from the west later, offering little help against the chill.
Highs only reach the low 40s today, then slide back into the 20s after sunset. Drivers should watch bridges and overpasses along I-94, I-75, and M-10, where refreezing can develop quickly after any daytime melting. This is peak flash-freeze season, when wet pavement hardens fast after dark.
Midweek stays quiet but cold. Wednesday and Thursday bring filtered sunshine with highs near 30. Winds pick up slightly, adding bite during the afternoon commute. Nights dip into the teens and lower 20s, keeping salt effectiveness limited.
By Friday, moderation begins. Highs climb into the mid-30s under brighter skies. Snow remains absent, but melting during the afternoon could again refreeze late, especially in parking lots and side streets.
Valentine’s Day weekend trends milder, though clouds increase. A rain chance appears late in the weekend, signaling a pattern change. Travel impacts stay low for now, but changing temperatures increase slip risks.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points to above-normal temperatures returning early next week. With the Great Lakes still heavily frozen, any thaw could influence cloud cover and lake-driven weather swings across the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
For now, layer up, slow down on cold pavement, and plan extra time during the morning drive.
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Five-Day Outlook for Detroit
• Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 42
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 30
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 30
• Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 36
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 35
