Detroit, Michigan – Slick stretches could develop on I-94, I-75 and the Lodge Freeway before 8 a.m. Thursday as light overnight snow brushes parts of southern Michigan, but temperatures climbing 15 to 20 degrees above seasonal averages will melt most accumulation before the late-morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Michigan now sits in a 50 to 60 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday, marking one of the more active signals across the Midwest and Great Lakes. That stronger probability increases the likelihood of multiple systems tracking across the state as February closes out.
In Detroit, where average highs this time of year sit in the low 30s, afternoon readings next week may climb into the upper 40s and low 50s. Grand Rapids and Lansing could see brief bursts of overnight snow or a rain-snow mix before daytime melting takes over. Along I-96 and U.S. 131 in western Michigan, early slush may give way to steady rain as warmer air surges north. Farther north, including Traverse City and along U.S. 31, light accumulation may linger longer before temperatures rebound above freezing.
The broader outlook favors above-normal warmth stretching from the Gulf Coast into the Midwest and parts of the Northeast, while colder air lingers across the northern Plains and portions of the West. That contrast keeps the jet stream active over the Great Lakes, supporting repeated rounds of precipitation.
Drivers should allow extra time during early morning travel, clear storm drains to reduce ponding and monitor MDOT updates for changing conditions. The milder pattern holds into early next week, though additional advisories could be issued if stronger systems develop. Winter is weakening across Michigan, but it has not fully stepped aside.
