Detroit, Michigan – Morning fog and increasing rain will create slow travel across southeast Michigan today as clouds thicken and scattered showers advance north into the Detroit metro. Conditions along I-75, I-94, U.S. 23 and M-59 may worsen during the afternoon as pockets of heavier rain develop and visibility decreases in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service office in Detroit/Pontiac, widespread rain is expected to increase after midnight and persist into Friday morning. High temperatures both days will range from the low 40s to upper 40s, keeping all precipitation in liquid form. The agency notes that an isolated rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out, but the primary impact will be steady rainfall and reduced visibility from lingering fog.
Commuters on I-96, I-696 and Telegraph Road should anticipate wet pavement, longer braking distances and brief slowdowns when rain becomes more widespread tonight. Storm drains may briefly pond water during the Friday morning drive as another wave of showers moves in from the southwest.
A pattern shift arrives Saturday as colder air pushes in, returning temperatures to February normals. Highs will settle in the mid-30s this weekend, and a light round of snow may develop at times on Saturday night and again Sunday, especially north of the city where localized slick spots could form on elevated ramps and bridges.
Overnight lows drop into the upper 20s Saturday and lower 20s Sunday, increasing the chance of refreezing on untreated surfaces.
Forecasters will continue to monitor timing of the weekend snow chances and issue updates if travel impacts increase.
