Detroit, MI – Metro Detroit is waking up to a frigid start to the workweek, with wind chills plunging into the single digits Monday night and well below average temperatures expected through Tuesday.
Residents are advised to bundle up as a combination of cloud cover, flurries, and gusty winds sets the tone for the first half of the week.
Monday Night: Cold and Clearing
Monday night will bring decreasing clouds and partly cloudy skies, with overnight lows dropping to around 23°F. Wind chills in some areas could fall into the teens and single digits, making it feel even colder than the thermometer reads.
Veterans Day Tuesday: Cold, Cloudy, and Flurry-Prone
Tuesday, Veterans Day, will remain mostly cloudy with a continued chill. High temperatures will struggle to reach 38°F, while gusty winds of 20-25 MPH will intensify the cold, particularly during the morning commute.
Forecasters warn that a few snow flurries are possible across the region as the northwest flow persists, though accumulations are not expected. Overnight Tuesday will stay chilly, with lows around 30°F.
Midweek Outlook: Dry and Warming
By Wednesday, residents can expect mostly cloudy skies in the morning with temperatures climbing to 46°F, while the night will drop to 30°F under partly cloudy skies. Sunshine will gradually increase through Thursday and Friday, helping to warm highs into the upper 40s by Thursday and the 50s by Friday.
Weekend Forecast: Rain Returns
The dry stretch continues through the week, but cloud cover will increase by Saturday. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the mid-50s, with rain chances returning late Saturday night into Sunday. Following the cold front, temperatures will dip into the upper 40s at the start of next week, with mostly cloudy skies expected on Monday.
Key Takeaways for Metro Detroit
- Wind chills in the single digits and teens Tuesday morning
- Highs well below average through Tuesday, warming into the 50s by Friday
- Flurries possible Tuesday before a dry period mid-week
- Gusty winds up to 25 MPH Tuesday
- Next rain chances arrive late Saturday night
Residents are encouraged to dress warmly, monitor local conditions, and plan travel accordingly as winter weather takes a brief pause before temperatures rise toward the weekend.
How are you coping with Metro Detroit’s frigid start to the week? Share your winter prep tips and comments below!
