Detroit, Michigan – High temperatures climbing into the 50s next week are signaling a mid-February thaw across Southeast Michigan.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, daytime highs will rise into the mid-40s Monday before reaching the lower to mid-50s Tuesday and Wednesday across metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint and surrounding communities.
Normal mid-February highs typically range from the lower to mid-30s, meaning next week’s temperatures could run 10 to 20 degrees above average. Forecast highs include 52 degrees in Detroit, 53 in Ann Arbor and Flint, 51 in Saginaw and near 50 in Port Huron by Wednesday afternoon.
The Climate Prediction Center’s 6- to 10-day outlook, valid February 18–22, shows roughly a 70% probability of above-normal temperatures persisting into late next week and next weekend across much of Michigan.
The warming trend may accelerate snowmelt along roadways including I-94, I-75, US-23 and I-696, potentially leading to standing water in low-lying areas during afternoon hours. Drivers should remain alert for changing road conditions during the morning freeze and afternoon thaw cycle.
For students and commuters, the shift could mean less hazardous morning travel compared to recent icy stretches, though refreezing remains possible overnight.
No hazardous weather is currently forecast with the warming trend, but officials advise residents to monitor updated forecasts as the pattern evolves.
