Metro Detroit Weather: Trying to warm up around here

Late tonight some light freezing drizzle is possible north and west metro Detroit. It is iffy and would be very light. Some rain/snow showers should follow.

A chilly night ahead with a wintry mix possible at times towards morning. Temperatures settle near the freezing mark, generally in the low 30s, which could allow for some light slick spots where any precipitation lingers. Winds remain light, so while it won’t be as blustery, it will still feel cold under mostly cloudy skies. The morning starts cold in the mid 30s with mostly cloudy skies, then scattered showers develop late morning into midday as temperatures climb into the upper 30s and low 40s. A few lingering showers are possible early in the afternoon before conditions trend drier, with mostly cloudy skies sticking around through the evening. Highs top out in the mid 40s, making for a noticeable improvement compared to the recent chill, though still a bit below average for this time of year.

Highs Thursday will be in the 40s and then on Friday, the first day of spring, we should get back toe the 50s. This weekend will be mild until late Sunday when temperatures start to fall again. This back and forth with the wild temperature swings is typical in late winter and early spring. For example, the weekend will finish mild on Sunday with highs anywhere from 50° to 60° depending on when the cold front comes through. Then temps will quickly fall ate in the day and put us back in the 20s for lows Monday and 40s for highs.

Watch the forecast below

Tonight: Mixed showers are possible. They should be light, but in areas north and west of Metro Detroit temps may be below freezing. Watch for a few slick spots. Lows of 27°-33°. Winds: SW 5-10 mph.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. It will be more rain than snow. Highs will push back to the mid to upper 40s with 48° in Detroit. Winds: WSW 5-10 mph.

Friday: Mostly cloudy with a few showers possible. Highs in the low to mid 50s. Winds: SW 10 mph.

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