Michigan starts the morning under a gray, low ceiling, with scattered flakes drifting across quiet neighborhoods and a brisk west wind brushing over icy rooftops. Pavement stays mostly wet near Detroit, but colder pockets north of the city feel slicker, giving an early hint of what’s coming this weekend. Post-Thanksgiving travel ramps up today, so residents should keep a close eye on changing conditions—especially by Saturday afternoon.
Light lake-effect snow keeps moving across southeast Michigan through today, mainly north of I-94 and into the Thumb. Most areas see a dusting, but localized bursts may cut visibility fast. Drivers on I-75 and the Lodge should watch for brief squalls and drifting flakes near open stretches. By afternoon, temperatures hover in the low 30s, keeping the air sharp and the wind steady.
Saturday brings the bigger concern. Clouds thicken by midday, and meteorologists now track a low-pressure system sliding into Lower Michigan. Models hint at several inches of accumulating snow, especially from late afternoon into early Sunday. This system could lay down a steady, plowable coating for parts of metro Detroit, with the strongest totals likely north and west of the city. Plan extra time if traveling after 3 p.m., as bands could build quickly and slow traffic on I-96, Telegraph, and surface roads.
Sunday brings a possible rain-snow mix as temperatures climb toward the mid-30s. Any switch to rain will cut totals near Detroit proper, though icy spots remain possible early. Winds ease later in the day, but slushy patches may linger on untreated roads.
Looking ahead to the first week of December, a colder national pattern spreads east. Michigan may face another Winter Tease with more snow chances and temperatures running below normal.
