A streak of high pressure will bring sunshine across metro Detroit today. Temperatures will start in the low 20s and reach the upper 30s by the afternoon.
A wintry mix arrives Thursday morning. Snow accumulation will likely north of M-59 with a mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow southward. Rain will begin around 8 a.m., initially in the form of snow. Warmer air will bump this line north toward I-69 as the bulk of the moisture arrives. Snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour are likely north of this line. The south will continue to see a mixture of rain. Rainfall will continue until 2-3pm before the storm moves east. Snow accumulation will be about 2-4 inches north of I-69, and 1-2 inches between I-69 and M-59. Short-lived snow of less than 1 inch is possible south of M-59, before warmer temperatures and rain melt it. Winds will also be stronger with this storm, reaching speeds of up to 30-35 mph.
Cooler temperatures settle in for the weekend with more light snow possible.
today: Mostly partly sunny with highs in the upper 30s. Wind: West 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear skies with lows in the 20s to mid 20s. Wind: northwesterly 5 – 10 knots per hour.
Thursday: A wintry mix with highs near 40 degrees in the afternoon. Wind: SW 10 – 20 G 30 mph.
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