Detroit, Michigan – A late-season cold surge will push temperatures across Michigan below freezing overnight, creating frost risks and increasing the chance for slick roads and lake effect snow.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, below-normal temperatures will persist statewide through early next week, running 5 to 15 degrees below seasonal averages. While precipitation remains near normal, colder air moving over the Great Lakes will enhance snow potential.
In Lower Michigan, including Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, overnight lows are expected to fall into the upper 20s to low 30s between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., leading to widespread frost. Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will see colder conditions, with temperatures dropping into the 20s.
Lake effect snow showers are likely to develop, especially west of I-75 and along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines. Brief bursts of snow could reduce visibility along I-96, US-31, and M-28, with minor accumulations possible in localized bands.
Residents should protect sensitive plants, prepare for chilly mornings, and use caution on untreated roads during early travel hours. This colder pattern will persist through early next week, with additional advisories possible as lake effect activity continues.
