Michigan drivers are navigating near-zero visibility this morning, with dense fog dropping visibility to a quarter mile or less across metro Detroit. Headlights cut through a gray haze on I-94 and I-75, where slow travel is already impacting the morning drive.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m., covering all of southeast Michigan. Visibility may fall below 0.25 miles at times, creating hazardous driving conditions . Motorists should slow down, use low-beam headlights, and leave extra distance between vehicles.
Conditions improve late this morning as fog lifts, giving way to partial sunshine and highs near 68°F. However, the quiet stretch won’t last long. Showers and thunderstorms develop late tonight into early Saturday, with rain chances climbing to 80% and then 90% during the day Saturday.
Across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, wet roads and brief downpours could impact weekend travel. While severe storms are not expected, steady rain may reduce visibility and create slick conditions, especially on elevated roadways.
A sharp cooldown follows. Highs drop to around 50°F Sunday, and temperatures plunge into the 20s by Sunday night. That raises concerns for frost and potential flash-freezing on untreated surfaces as leftover moisture refreezes.
Plan for slower travel this morning and prepare for a wet, colder weekend ahead. Additional advisories may follow as temperatures swing sharply.
Five Day Forecast for Detroit, Michigan:
Today: Dense fog early, then partly sunny, high near 68°F
Saturday: Showers, high near 69°F
Sunday: Chance of showers, high near 50°F
Monday: Sunny, high near 49°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 68°F
