The beginning of spring? Here's the Michigan weather forecast for the first week of March

Could early spring start in March in southeast Michigan?

The National Weather Service and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have issued updated weekly weather forecast guidance for the next 8-14 days across the country. Forecasts are based on probability against normal averages, and can help show potential trends in long-term forecasts.

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Here's what the February 22, 2024 forecast says about Michigan. The forecast is valid from March 1 to 7, 2024.

Michigan temperature forecast for the first week of March

• If you're hoping for a warm March, the odds are in your favor: NOAA forecasts show a 90-100% chance that Michigan will see above-average temperatures in the first week of March.

• The average high temperature in March for the Detroit area is 45 degrees.

Michigan precipitation forecast for the next 8-14 days

• NOAA's forecast shows roughly normal chances of average precipitation in metro Detroit, but there is a 33-40% chance of seeing above average precipitation in the rest of Michigan and most of the Midwest.