Detroit, MI – Gray skies and a sharp breeze set the tone across southeast Michigan this morning, the kind that hints at bigger weather changes ahead. A fast-moving cold front will sweep through late today, kicking up winds near 40 mph and ushering in a stretch of wet, cooler air to close the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, gusty west-northwest winds will develop this afternoon behind the front, making travel difficult for high-profile vehicles along I-94 and I-75. Temperatures will briefly climb into the lower 60s before falling steadily as the front pushes east. Thursday brings calmer skies and sunshine with highs near 52°F — a brief reprieve before the next round of rain builds in Friday.
Rain is expected to arrive by midday Friday and linger into Friday night. Forecasters note the potential for a few heavier showers, though totals should remain light. Winds will shift southerly before veering northwest again by Saturday, pulling in cooler air from the Upper Great Lakes. Saturday’s highs will struggle to reach the upper 40s, with patchy drizzle or scattered sprinkles north of the city.
Looking toward Sunday, forecasters are eyeing the first possible rain-to-snow mix for outlying suburbs, especially north of I-69 and west toward Howell. While accumulations aren’t expected yet, it’s an early sign of Michigan’s seasonal transition.
Residents should prepare for blustery travel through Friday, secure outdoor items, and plan for brisk, damp air by the weekend — a preview of the colder pattern taking aim before Veterans Day.
Five-Day Forecast for Detroit, MI:
Wed: 61/34 – Breezy; brief showers, gusts up to 40 mph.
Thu: 52/41 – Sunny, calm, mild fall day.
Fri: 58/38 – Rain develops; breezy late.
Sat: 48/34 – Partly sunny, cooler; light drizzle possible.
Sun: 43/29 – Chance of rain/snow mix; colder air arrives.
