Michigan — A muted gray sky hangs over Detroit this morning, softening the light across wet pavement and rooftops as early winter air settles in. The breeze cuts through open spaces, a hint of the colder surge expected by Sunday. Residents heading out now feel the steadiness of a true December pattern taking hold.
Meteorologists continue tracking a band of scattered snow showers developing later today and especially after sunset. While totals should stay light, even brief bursts can reduce visibility and coat roads with a thin, slushy layer—especially across I-75, I-94, and M-10, where traffic tends to compact snow quickly. Plan extra minutes for the evening drive and watch for black ice on untreated surfaces.
Temperatures hold near 29°F through the afternoon, then hover around 25°F during the snow showers. Winds may gust near 23 mph, pushing flakes sideways and creating spotty reductions in visibility. To be fair, this is not a major winter storm, but these fast-hitting December squalls can still cause slide-offs and delays.
Saturday brings a “winter tease”: a slight snow chance early, then gradual clearing as highs climb near 24°F. Colder, drier air funnels in late day, setting the stage for a sharper turn Sunday.
Sunday stays mostly sunny but brisk, with highs near 21°F and wind chills dipping into the teens. The cold snap continues into Sunday night as temperatures fall to 11°F—cold enough for frost to form quickly on metal surfaces and for any lingering moisture to refreeze.
Five-Day Outlook
• Saturday: AM snow chance, clearing, high 24°F.
• Sunday: Sunny, colder, high 21°F.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, high 21°F.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 33°F.
• Wednesday: Rain possible late, high 41°F.
