Detroit, MI – Gray skies press low over the city this morning, softening the skyline and dampening streets as patchy fog hugs overpasses and riverfront roads. The air feels thick and cool, carrying that unmistakable November edge as Thanksgiving travel begins to ramp up across Southeast Michigan. Drivers should plan extra minutes early today, especially along I-75, I-94, and the Lodge, where visibility shifts quickly near ramps and bridges.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office, scattered rain develops through late morning and peaks into the early afternoon. Most areas see around a tenth of an inch, but wet pavement and reduced visibility may slow the first big wave of outbound holiday travel. The agency notes that winds stay light, so fog pockets linger longer in low-lying neighborhoods from Southwest Detroit to Hamtramck.
According to meteorologists, clouds thin on Saturday as a drier, slightly cooler air mass settles over Southeast Michigan. Highs fall into the mid-40s—still mild for late November—but the cooler feel hints at an early “Winter Tease” as Thanksgiving approaches. National modeling shows a broader pattern shift across the country, with colder air expected to spill eastward next week. Some northern states may see heavy snow—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—between November 25 and December 3, a potential disruption for long-distance Thanksgiving travelers.
For Detroit, Sunday brings bright sunshine and a crisp northwest breeze, ideal for pre-holiday errands, decorating, or final leaf cleanup. Cooler nights next week could bring the season’s first frost risk to surrounding counties, though no local snow chance appears imminent.
After all, it is late November—winter edges closer each day—and residents should watch for changing patterns as Thanksgiving nears.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
Fri: 53/41 – Rain likely early; patchy fog; slow travel on I-94.
Sat: 46/33 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze.
Sun: 54/33 – Sunny; crisp and calm.
Mon: 51/41 – Partly sunny; clouds increase late.
Tue: 58/40 – Rain likely; heavier pockets possible.
