DETROIT, Mich. – Damp streets glisten under the early glow of traffic lights this Wednesday morning, as low clouds hang thick over downtown and a steady southwest wind pushes across the Detroit River. The air feels heavier now — mild yet restless — signaling a pattern change that will sweep in cooler, drier weather before the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Pontiac reports that scattered showers will persist through late Wednesday, most likely between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., before tapering off Thursday. Gusty winds from the west could reach near 30 mph at times, adding a brisk edge to the damp chill. Commuters along I-94 and I-75 should watch for slick pavement and reduced visibility during heavier bursts of rain.
By Thursday evening, clearing skies will set up a more comfortable stretch of fall weather. Highs hold near the mid-50s Friday, but the bigger story is the cooling trend that follows. Lows dip into the upper 30s Friday night — the kind of crisp air that hints at frost potential in open fields north of the city.
The weekend brings calmer winds, bright sunshine, and dry air, ideal for outdoor cleanup or early Halloween decorating. Saturday and Sunday should reach the upper 50s to low 60s with cool mornings in the 30s.
To be fair, it’s a classic Michigan fall swing — rain to chill to bright skies — the sort of weather rhythm that keeps everyone checking for those first, fleeting hints of winter around the Great Lakes.
Five-Day Outlook for Detroit, MI:
Wed: 53/42 – Showers; breezy with gusts near 25 mph.
Thu: 54/36 – Clearing; cool and crisp.
Fri: 54/37 – Mostly sunny; fall chill.
Sat: 55/38 – Bright and mild.
Sun: 59/40 – Mostly sunny; dry and pleasant.
