DETROIT, Mich. – A picture-perfect stretch of fall weather will greet metro Detroit early this week, giving residents one last taste of warmth before a late-week chill sweeps in. After a comfortable Sunday, conditions turn bright and mild through Tuesday, ideal for Columbus Day travel or back-to-school commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, sunshine will dominate through midweek, with highs climbing into the low 70s Monday and Tuesday. Calm winds and clear skies will make for easy driving along I-75, I-94, and I-96 — though early morning fog patches could briefly slow traffic before 9 a.m. Sunday and Monday.
By Wednesday, cooler air from the north will edge into southeast Michigan, dropping daytime highs into the low 60s with lows tumbling into the 40s. Those tending late-season gardens or visiting pumpkin patches should prepare for crisp mornings and the potential for light frost in outlying counties by Thursday night.
Fall color viewing will be excellent across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties as dry air and steady sunshine continue. Residents planning outdoor activities should take advantage of the early-week warmth before the next cold snap later in the week.
Stay alert for updated advisories from the National Weather Service if temperatures trend lower heading toward next weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
Sun: 70/53 – Patchy fog early; mostly sunny and mild.
Mon: 72/51 – Sunny and pleasant; light east breeze.
Tue: 73/47 – Mostly sunny; calm early, light north wind late.
Wed: 62/40 – Becoming sunny; cooler, crisp air moves in.
Thu: 63/42 – Bright and cool; frost possible late north of city.
