Michigan – A gray, icy haze is hanging over Detroit this morning, and visibility has dropped under patchy freezing fog. At 27 degrees, untreated roads and bridges could turn slick before sunrise.
The National Weather Service reports patchy freezing fog before 9 a.m., with visibility reduced and temperatures below freezing. Highs climb to 44 degrees this afternoon as skies turn mostly sunny. Southwest winds increase near 8 mph, helping melt leftover ice.
Drivers along I-94, I-75, and the Lodge Freeway should watch for isolated slick spots early. This is prime flash-freeze season. Meltwater from the afternoon thaw can refreeze quickly after sunset.
Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low near 29 degrees. Washington’s Birthday brings partly sunny skies and a high around 45. Winds may gust up to 18 mph, adding a brisk edge.
By Tuesday, February 17, partly sunny skies return with a high near 43 degrees. Clouds thicken Tuesday night, and rain becomes likely after 1 a.m. Wednesday. The midweek system carries a 90% rain chance with highs near 54 degrees.
As colder air slips back Wednesday night, watch for lingering moisture to refreeze on elevated roads. Plan ahead for changing conditions during the midweek commute.
Looking into President’s Day Week, a broad warming trend expands across much of the nation. Many central states run 10 to 20 degrees above average. Metro Detroit stays seasonably mild, though periodic rain chances continue.
Five Day Outlook for Detroit, Michigan:
Monday: Partly sunny, high 45.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 43.
Wednesday: Rain likely, high 54.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 49.
Friday: Chance of rain and snow, high 43.
