Detroit, MI – A low gray ceiling presses over Detroit at dawn, dimming streetlights and laying a cold, heavy feel across wet pavement. A light west breeze sweeps through empty lots and across the river, hinting at the unsettled stretch developing just to the west. Even with the quiet start, a quick shift in moisture and temperature could affect travel later today and Saturday, especially for anyone preparing early Thanksgiving plans.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, clouds thicken through the morning as warm air edges north from Indiana. Light rain may form after midday, but steadier bands become possible by late afternoon. Winds freshen from the south, reaching 10–15 mph near I-94 and the Lodge Freeway. Drivers should plan for slower travel and brief visibility drops during the evening commute.
According to Michigan Emergency Management, the highest-impact window arrives Saturday afternoon when a broader area of showers reaches southeast Michigan. Temperatures climb into the low 60s before dropping sharply once the cold front pushes east. To be fair, Detroit itself stays too warm for snow this weekend, but models hint at a Winter Tease. Colder air behind the front could create a possible flurry or icy mix north of I-96, mainly toward Flint and Livingston County. No accumulation is expected, but the shift signals the broader November pattern change.
Sunday turns cooler and mostly sunny with a crisp northwest breeze. The calmer finish favors yard cleanup, early Christmas decorating, and short-distance travel before temperatures dip again next week. After all, November often brings quick swings, and a deeper cold push may arrive before Thanksgiving, boosting frost and freeze risks across metro Detroit.
