Detroit, MI – A dense morning fog and scattered snow showers mark the start of a sharp December cooldown across southeast Michigan. The air feels heavier today — a steady chill brushing across windshields and sidewalks — as temperatures hover near freezing with flurries expected through the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service, light snow may develop after 4 p.m. with gusts up to 25 mph as colder air filters in from the northwest. Highs will struggle to reach 31°F today, and any wet spots could refreeze quickly as the mercury dips into the upper teens by late evening. Drivers along I-75, I-94, and I-96 should use caution for reduced visibility and slick bridges where thin layers of snow or black ice may form.
Thursday brings a brief break in the clouds with sunny but frigid conditions. Winds will remain brisk, and highs won’t climb past 20°F — making it one of the coldest stretches so far this season. By Friday, sunshine continues with a bit of relief as highs edge into the mid-20s. The weekend will stay mostly cloudy and dry, but the deep chill persists, locking southeast Michigan into a winter pattern through early next week.
Five-Day Outlook (Detroit Metro Area)
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 20°F.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 25°F.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 33°F.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 30°F.
Monday: Sunny, high 32°F.
