Michigan — Gray skies hang low this morning as cold air settles over metro Detroit. The pavement feels stiff and unforgiving, and breath fogs the air during the first commute of the new year.
Temperatures sit in the upper 20s early Monday, with wind chills in the teens making it feel sharper than the thermometer suggests. Roads remain mostly dry, but shaded spots may still hold slick patches from recent freeze cycles. Extra caution helps, especially with kids returning to school today.
Clouds dominate through the morning. Afternoon temperatures recover slowly, topping out near 37 degrees. Winds stay light but persistent, keeping conditions brisk rather than bitter. For now, travel impacts remain minor, though drivers should watch for isolated black ice during early hours.
Attention turns quickly to Tuesday. Meteorologists are tracking a rain system expected to arrive by late morning. Temperatures climb toward 40 degrees, but the timing matters. Early rain could fall while surfaces remain cold, creating brief slick conditions before roads fully warm. Plan extra time if driving late morning or early afternoon.
Rain continues into Tuesday evening, with totals staying under a quarter inch. While snow is not expected, melting followed by cooling later could lead to flash-freezing concerns midweek, especially overnight.
Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with highs near 41 degrees. Conditions quiet briefly, offering a break before another system approaches. By Thursday afternoon, rain chances return as temperatures rise into the upper 40s. Wet pavement becomes the main concern again, especially during evening commutes.
Friday looks unsettled. Rain likely continues, keeping roads damp and visibility reduced at times. While no major winter storm appears imminent, January’s freeze-thaw pattern keeps hazards subtle but persistent.
Winter weather may not roar this week, but it whispers risks instead.
How slick did your neighborhood roads feel this morning?
Five-Day Outlook: Detroit–Hamtramck, MI
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, cold start, high near 37
- Tuesday: Rain likely after morning, high near 40
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, calmer, high near 41
- Thursday: Partly sunny, rain chance late, high near 47
- Friday: Rain likely, milder, high near 48
