Michigan greets the new year with frozen breath and stiff air as a Winter Weather Alert takes hold across the Detroit metro. Sidewalks crunch underfoot, exhaust hangs low, and untreated roads remain vulnerable to slick spots as temperatures struggle to climb.
According to the National Weather Service, early readings sit near 20 degrees, with wind chills dipping into the teens. Clouds linger through the morning, and a chance of flurries develops at times. Any snow remains light, but even brief flurries can dust cold pavement and reduce traction.
Daytime highs only reach the mid 20s, keeping the region locked in a deep cold snap. Winds stay modest, though occasional gusts add bite to already frigid conditions. Drivers should watch bridges, ramps, and neighborhood streets where earlier moisture may refreeze.
Saturday stays mostly quiet but cold. Skies remain cloudy, highs hover near 26 degrees, and snow stays minimal. Conditions feel calm, yet winter hazards persist simply due to low temperatures and limited melting.
Attention turns to Sunday night, when another chance of snow develops. Probabilities increase after dark, with light snow possible into early Monday. While accumulation appears limited, timing could affect travel as temperatures drop back near 20 degrees, allowing snow to stick quickly.
Sunday daytime offers a brief break. Partial sunshine returns, and highs climb toward 28 degrees. It’s still cold, but improved visibility and drier roads may help daytime travel.
Meteorologists note active lake-effect snow continues elsewhere in the Great Lakes, keeping winter firmly entrenched across the region. Detroit remains on the edge, but even minor systems carry impact due to cold ground conditions.
Bundle up. Allow extra travel time. Expect winter to stay in control into the first weekend of 2026.
📅 Five-Day Outlook — Detroit, MI
- Today: Mostly cloudy, flurries possible, high near 26
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, cold, high near 26
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 28
- Sunday Night: Chance of snow, low near 20
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, high near 35
