DETROIT, MI – A stretch of golden October sunshine continues across southeast Michigan this weekend, offering near-perfect conditions for Columbus Day travelers and fall parkgoers. Warm afternoons and crisp, clear mornings will dominate through early next week, giving residents one more burst of autumn warmth before a noticeable cool-down midweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, high pressure will anchor over the Great Lakes through Tuesday, keeping skies mostly sunny and winds light. Temperatures are expected to reach the lower 70s on Sunday and Monday, ideal for fall festivals, pumpkin patch visits, and leaf-peeping drives along I-75 and I-94. Morning lows will dip into the upper 40s and low 50s—cool enough for a jacket, but comfortable for outdoor plans.
Columbus Day travelers can expect smooth driving conditions with excellent visibility and dry roads across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation urges motorists to remain alert for construction zones and early morning fog in rural areas.
By Wednesday, a weak cold front slides through, bringing cooler air and highs in the low 60s. The end of the week will trend brisk, signaling the first hints of late-October chill. Homeowners should prepare for possible light frost later in the week by protecting plants and checking outdoor plumbing.
This calm, sun-filled stretch marks one of the best weekends of the fall season—perfect for enjoying cider mills, parks, and local holiday events before temperatures take their next autumn dip.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
Sat: 66/49 – Mostly sunny; light northwest breeze.
Sun: 70/54 – Bright skies; calm winds, ideal fall day.
Mon (Columbus Day): 73/52 – Mostly sunny; excellent travel weather.
Tue: 72/48 – Mild with light clouds; cooling trend late.
Wed: 62/44 – Cooler breeze; increasing clouds, fall chill returning.
