Michigan – A biting northwest wind cuts across Metro Detroit this morning, rattling bare branches and numbing fingers in minutes. Temperatures sit near 26°F, and wind chills dip into the teens. It feels like a true February cold snap.
Roads look dry, but shaded spots could still be slick. With lows near 24°F and winds gusting earlier, any leftover moisture may refreeze. This is the time of year when flash freezing catches drivers off guard. Use caution on bridges and overpasses along I-75 and I-94.
Skies turn mostly sunny later today, but highs only reach around 32°F. That keeps pavement cold despite the sunshine. Tonight drops sharply to near 18°F under partly cloudy skies. It will feel brisk and biting again by late evening.
Friday brings improvement. Sunshine returns with a high near 36°F. Snow is not in the immediate forecast for Detroit, and that limits travel disruptions. Friday night falls to around 27°F under mostly clear skies.
Valentine’s Day Saturday looks brighter and milder. Highs climb to about 38°F with mostly sunny conditions. Sunday continues the gradual thaw, reaching near 41°F under partly sunny skies. While that’s still cool, it signals progress.
Early next week trends even milder. Highs move into the lower 40s Tuesday and upper 40s by midweek. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across much of the central and eastern U.S. That could mean more 40s and perhaps low 50s ahead, hinting at early spring vibes.
Five-Day Outlook for Detroit, MI:
Today: High 32°F, mostly sunny, cold.
Friday: High 36°F, sunny, low 27°F.
Saturday (Valentine’s Day): High 38°F, mostly sunny.
Sunday: High 41°F, partly sunny.
Monday: High near 40°F, partly cloudy.
