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Getting warmer in Metro Detroit, back to chilly after spring equinox

Tuesday highs in lower 60s; Wednesday highs in upper 60s

Under a mix of sunshine and clouds, temperatures will peak in the 60- to 65-degree range in most of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday. (WDIV)

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Monday’s highs in the 40s were a return to normal, but warmer weather is also returning.

Monday night’s skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy. Lows will be around 35 degrees, and winds will be 5 to 15 mph out of the south-southeast.

Tuesday

A warmer air mass will push over Michigan on Tuesday. Under a mix of sunshine and clouds, temperatures will peak in most of Southeast Michigan’s 60- to 65-degree range.

Temperatures in lakeside communities will not rise above the 50s. This will be the case near the shoreline of Lake Huron and some locations near Lake Erie.

The weather will be ideal for a day at the park, an extended jog or dog walk, or drone flying. Southerly winds will be 5 to 15 mph.

Under a mix of sunshine and clouds, temperatures will peak in the 60- to 65-degree range in most of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday. (WDIV)

Clouds will increase on Tuesday night. Low will be in the upper 40s to 50 degrees.

Wednesday

On Wednesday, expect temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s, but it will be mostly cloudy and breezy.

Rain showers will get closer to Southeast Michigan in the evening, and rain will be likely at night.

A few thunderstorms will be possible, and an isolated storm could become strong west of Metro Detroit.

Late Wednesday night, Lenawee County and a portion of southwestern Washtenaw County are at marginal risk of severe weather. The temperature will fall to the mid-30s to lower 40s.

Thursday

Spring will arrive at 5:01 a.m. Thursday, but we will get another taste of winter.

Expect rain Thursday morning when temperatures will be warmest. Highs will be in the lower 50s to start the day, but temperatures will tumble during the rest of the day.

The rain will transition to mixed precipitation and snow as afternoon temperatures fall into the 30s. The breezy conditions will lead to wind chills in the 20s.

Under mostly clear to partly cloudy skies, Thursday night’s temperatures will fall into the mid-20s to 30 degrees.

Friday

Expect tranquil weather on Friday. Under partly cloudy skies, highs will be in the lower 50s.

Saturday

On Saturday, highs will be in the lower 50s, but rain and snow showers will occur in the morning and early afternoon. Lows will be around 30 degrees.

Sunday

Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the upper 40s.

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Sunday, March 16, through Saturday, March 22, marks Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Review your safety and preparedness plans to keep yourself and your family safe.


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About the Author
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Ron is a Detroiter and MSU grad who has a tremendous passion for meteorology. He joined the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023.

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