Temperatures in Detroit are expected to warm up next week, with a high near 32 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Why It Matters
Temperatures in Detroit have been below average this month. For the past 24 years, the average temperature in Detroit in January has been 26.2 degrees, according to the NWS.
This month, average temperatures have fluctuated in the 20s and 10s, reaching single digits this week with a low of negative 3 degrees on Wednesday.
What To Know
What Is The Weather Today in Detroit?
Snow showers were likely Thursday, mainly before 3 p.m. Eastern time, and a west wind of about 9 mph, according to the NWS. The city could get less than 1 inch of snow Thursday. Scattered snow showers are expected mainly before 7 p.m. Eastern time, with a west-northwest wind of about 6 to 8 mph.
Detroit Temperature Today
Thursday's high is near 27 degrees, with a low of about 9 degrees overnight, forecasters said.
Detroit Weather Tomorrow
It will be partly sunny Friday, with a west wind at 5 to 8 mph, according to the NWS. There will be increasing clouds at night and a southwest wind of 6 to 9 mph. Temperatures will range from about 21 to 11 degrees.
Detroit: Seven-Day Forecast
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Temperatures will range from about 30 to 23 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny during the day and partly cloudy at night. Temperatures will range from about 27 to 19 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny during the day and mostly cloudy at night. Temperatures will range from about 34 to 21 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Temperatures will range from about 29 to 19 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 32 degrees.
Detroit February Weather Prediction
Detroit will see snowy periods with very cold temperatures during the first week of February, followed by showers and warmer temperatures and then more snowy periods with very cold temperatures, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac. The month will end with snow showers and chilly temperatures. The average temperature in February will be 24 degrees.
What People Are Saying
The NWS said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook issued early Thursday morning: "Widespread light snow continues this morning. Snow total accumulations by the end of this afternoon will range between 1-2" with lesser amounts near and south of I-94."
What Happens Next
Detroit residents should be prepared for continuing cold winter weather for the rest of this week and next. Besides local weather forecasts, they can check regular updates from the NWS on its website.
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