Michigan – A sharp late winter chill grips Detroit this morning as temperatures sit at 23 degrees under clear skies. Side streets and overpasses along I-94 and I-75 feel icy in spots where moisture refroze before sunrise. Drivers should stay alert for slick patches during the early commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, a slight chance of freezing rain develops between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. before transitioning to plain rain. Highs climb to 40 degrees this afternoon as east winds remain light. Any light glaze would mainly impact bridges and elevated surfaces.
Skies stay mostly cloudy tonight with lows near 30. By Wednesday, temperatures rebound to 46 degrees with partial sunshine. The warming trend continues Thursday as steady rain develops and highs reach 48 degrees.
Friday turns milder with highs near 57 and additional rain chances. By Saturday, readings jump to 65 degrees, signaling a clear shift toward early spring warmth across southeast Michigan.
This is also prime flash-freeze season. As snow melts during mild afternoons and refreezes after dark, black ice can develop quickly. Use caution on untreated roads.
Clocks spring ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Longer daylight arrives just as this warm spell expands into early next week, with highs near 60 Monday.
Five Day Outlook for Detroit, MI:
Today: Slight freezing rain then rain, high 40.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 46.
Thursday: Rain, high 48.
Friday: Chance of rain, high 57.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 65.
