Hamtramck, Michigan – Gusty winds and intermittent rain will mark the return of spring’s wetter side across southeastern Michigan this weekend. Drivers and weekend planners in Detroit, Hamtramck, and surrounding Wayne County communities should prepare for wet roads and changing conditions through Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, scattered showers and gusts up to 21 mph are expected Friday into Saturday. Saturday will stay mostly cloudy with a high near 59°F, with northeast winds around 10 mph making for cooler conditions. Rain is expected to return Sunday, with a 60% chance of precipitation by afternoon and a low of 51°F Sunday night.
Cities like Dearborn, Royal Oak, and Highland Park can expect slick roadways by Sunday night, especially near I-94 and I-75 corridors. Commuters should give themselves extra time and avoid low-lying routes where ponding may occur. While flooding isn’t expected, puddling and reduced visibility will affect morning and evening travel.
Monday stays damp, with another chance of rain and a high of 65°F. Rain persists into Monday night before drying out Tuesday, which will be partly sunny with a high near 71°F.
5-Day Spring Forecast at a Glance:
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 59°F.
- Sunday: Rain likely after 2 p.m., high 59°F.
- Monday: Chance of rain, high 65°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 71°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, low around 50°F.
