Detroit, MI – A damp chill hangs over Southeast Michigan this morning as gray skies and gusty winds signal the approach of a changing weather pattern. For travelers preparing to hit the roads or airports, the next 48 hours could bring a messy mix — rain first, then a burst of early-season snow by Thanksgiving.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, rain will move in today and continue through Wednesday morning. Temperatures will stay mild in the lower 50s early, but colder air arrives fast by Wednesday afternoon, triggering a potential changeover to wet snow. Breezy west winds may gust between 20 and 30 mph, creating slick spots and lower visibility on highways like I-75 and I-94.
By Thanksgiving Day, the cold front’s push will be complete — expect brisk northwest winds and highs struggling to reach 37°F. Flurries may linger early, but sunshine should break through later in the day, bringing a crisp, dry feel to family gatherings.
Looking ahead, the weekend turns calmer but colder. Friday’s highs hover near 35°F, with lows dipping into the 20s under mostly clear skies. A reinforcing cold shot early next week could keep Detroit locked in a winter-like pattern through the start of December.
Five-Day Outlook:
- Today: Rain developing, high 51°F.
- Wednesday: Breezy, rain-to-snow mix, high 39°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Cloudy, chance of snow, high 37°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 35°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high 36°F.
