Michigan – A biting February chill grips Detroit and Pontiac this morning, with temperatures near 17 degrees under clear skies. Breath hangs in the air, and untreated pavement feels stiff beneath your boots. Calm winds keep conditions quiet, but the cold bites hard before sunrise.
By midday, sunshine helps temperatures climb to around 37 degrees. Light southwest winds increase to 5 to 10 mph, with occasional gusts near 18 mph. Melting will occur on exposed surfaces this afternoon. However, refreezing becomes a concern again tonight as lows fall to 25 degrees. That sets up a classic February flash freeze risk on bridges and ramps along I-75 and I-94.
Saturday stays partly sunny with a high near 37 degrees. Saturday night turns mostly cloudy with lows around 27 degrees. No snow is expected, but any lingering moisture could turn icy after dark.
Sunday moderates slightly. Highs reach near 40 degrees as clouds gradually decrease. Sunday night dips to 30 degrees with increasing clouds. Washington’s Birthday brings mostly sunny skies and a high near 42 degrees. Travel conditions improve, though mornings remain cold.
By Tuesday, highs approach 44 degrees with mostly cloudy skies. Midweek looks milder still, with temperatures rising into the lower 50s and rain chances increasing. That signals a broader warming trend heading into President’s Day Week. Many areas across the central U.S. will trend 10 to 20 degrees above average, hinting at early spring vibes.
Five Day Outlook for Detroit, MI:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 37.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 37.
Sunday: Decreasing clouds, high 40.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 42.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 44.
