DETROIT, MI — A gray, gusty dawn breaks over the Motor City this morning, hinting at change on the horizon. The air carries that unmistakable November edge — cool, restless, and ready to turn. For southeast Michigan, a shift toward colder, wetter, and eventually snowy weather is now taking shape heading into the weekend.
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac reports that today stays mostly sunny and seasonably mild near 53°F, offering one more calm stretch before conditions deteriorate Friday. Winds will gradually turn southerly, drawing in warmer air ahead of a strong front that brings rain Friday morning through evening. Expect steady showers across I-94, I-75, and the Downriver communities, with gusts up to 25 mph reducing visibility at times.
By Friday night, the system exits briefly, leaving clouds and temperatures hovering near the 40s. Saturday remains mostly dry and partly cloudy, but colder air begins filtering in. The bigger change arrives Sunday as another round of rain develops, likely transitioning to a rain-snow mix late in the day, particularly west and north of Detroit.
Forecasters are already eyeing Sunday night into Monday for the season’s first measurable snow, especially across higher elevations toward Ann Arbor, Livingston County, and northern Oakland County.
Behind the system, a true November cold snap grips the region early next week. Lows tumble into the 20s by Monday night, ending the growing season once and for all and setting the stage for a chilly Veterans Day Tuesday with highs only in the low 40s.
Residents planning weekend travel should prepare for slick roads, gusty winds, and reduced visibility Friday and Sunday nights, especially along major interstates. After all, the first whispers of winter are no longer whispers — they’re knocking on Michigan’s door.
Five-Day Outlook for Detroit, MI:
Thu: 53/41 – Mostly sunny, light breeze.
Fri: 58/40 – Rain likely, breezy.
Sat: 49/33 – Mostly cloudy, cooler.
Sun: 42/25 – Rain changing to snow.
Mon: 38/26 – Partly sunny, cold.
Tue (Veterans Day): 42/28 – Bright, crisp air.
