The weekend in Metro Detroit ended with comfortable weather, with periods of sunshine on Sunday making for a bustling day of activities and sports. However, the weather is expected to take a turn on Monday, with cold temperatures and increasing clouds Sunday night. Lows will fall to 10 to 15 degrees, with wind chills in the single digits, and snow showers are expected to move in by midday on Monday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. A wintry mix with chances of sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected in the evening, leading to potential icy conditions and slick roads.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been declared for Tuesday morning, with a chance of rain and freezing that could impact the morning commute. However, the wintry mix is likely to transition to rain by the afternoon, with temperatures remaining relatively steady in the lower 30s. Moving into the rest of the week, temperatures are expected to be above average with a good chance of rain showers on Wednesday and Thursday, and isolated rain showers on Friday. The normal high is 32 degrees and the normal low is 18 degrees for the remainder of January in Detroit.
Overall, Metro Detroit experienced comfortable weather over the weekend, but Monday will bring colder temperatures and potential precipitation. Tuesday morning is under a 4Warn Weather Alert due to a chance of freezing rain, which may impact commuting. However, the wintry mix should transition to rain by the afternoon, and temperatures will remain relatively steady in the lower 30s. Moving into the rest of the week, temperatures are expected to be above average, with a good chance of rain showers on Wednesday and Thursday, and isolated rain showers on Friday.