Detroit, Michigan – A noticeable warming trend is expected to arrive across southeast Michigan early next week, bringing temperatures back above freezing after a cold weekend.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, Arctic air currently over the region will depart by early next week as a shift in the weather pattern allows milder air to move in. While cold conditions will persist through Sunday, gradual warming is forecast to begin Monday and continue into midweek.
High temperatures today and Sunday will remain below freezing, generally ranging from the mid-teens to near 20 degrees. Overnight lows will dip into the single digits and below zero in some locations. Conditions will begin to improve Monday, with highs climbing into the upper 20s to near 30 degrees.
By Tuesday, forecasters expect daytime highs to reach the upper 30s to lower 40s across parts of the region, including areas along Interstate 94, I-75, I-96, and I-275. Wednesday temperatures are expected to remain above freezing, with highs in the low to mid-30s.
The National Weather Service reports no additional Arctic air outbreaks are expected through mid-February, signaling a break from the prolonged cold. While temperatures will fluctuate, the overall trend favors milder conditions compared to the recent cold stretch.
The warming trend may improve road conditions and reduce cold-related risks for commuters, students, and outdoor workers traveling during morning and afternoon hours. However, drivers are advised to remain cautious as overnight refreezing may still occur in shaded or untreated areas.
No significant precipitation is expected during the early part of the warm-up, though residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts as conditions evolve.
Officials recommend staying informed through official weather updates and preparing for changing road and travel conditions as temperatures transition above freezing.
