Michigan – Low, gray clouds drift across Detroit this morning as a chilled breeze presses against windows and early commuters move steadily along I-94, I-75, and M-10 one week before Thanksgiving. The air feels crisp but stable, offering a calm start for travelers preparing for the holiday surge. Residents should still allow extra time on bridges and shaded stretches where lingering cool air can create brief slick patches.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac office, clouds gradually thicken through today as northeast winds bring moisture from Ontario. Precipitation remains unlikely, keeping conditions mostly dry across Detroit, Hamtramck, Dearborn, and the Grosse Pointe corridor. Temperatures rise modestly Thursday and again Friday as lighter south winds take over, giving Metro Detroit a mild window for errands and early holiday departures.
According to MDOT, traffic remains manageable this morning but is expected to tighten both downtown and on suburban freeways as Thanksgiving travel builds. Drivers should monitor speed shifts near construction zones and prepare for heavier midday patterns near Detroit Metro Airport. While no rain or snow is expected through Friday, the pattern shows a subtle Winter Tease as morning lows hold in the low 30s, reminding residents that colder changes loom as Thanksgiving nears.
To be fair, the region sits north of the North Carolina latitude threshold, and November historically invites quick shifts. Models hint at a slight chance of mixed showers early next week, especially north of the city toward Oakland and Macomb counties. No accumulation is expected, yet the signal highlights the growing temperature whiplash common in late fall.
The weekend trends brighter and slightly warmer, supporting outdoor cleanup, early decorating, or short-distance holiday travel before next week’s national rush.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
Sat: 49/35 – Mostly sunny; cool and pleasant.
Sun: 49/38 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 53/37 – Mostly cloudy; slight inland mix risk late.
Tue: 49/36 – Partly sunny; cooler feel.
Wed: 48/35 – Dry; strong Thanksgiving travel day.
