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Spring swing: Chance of storms before snow expected on first day of spring in Metro Detroit

Wednesday highs in lower 70s; Thursday highs in upper 50s

Late Wednesday evening, rain showers will move into Metro Detroit from the west ahead of a cold front. (WDIV)

4Warn Weather – The final days of winter bring 70-degree weather, but Metro Detroit will experience snow showers on the first day of spring.

Temperatures will remain mild and above normal through the evening and night. As clouds increase and skies become mostly cloudy, temperatures will only fall to around 50 degrees. Southerly winds will be 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Wednesday will see the return of afternoon temperatures around 70 degrees with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Southerly winds will be 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

Late Wednesday evening, rain showers will move into Metro Detroit from the west ahead of a cold front. (WDIV)

During the late evening, rain showers will move into Metro Detroit from the west ahead of a cold front. The chance of rain will increase overnight, and a few thunderstorms will be possible. Temperatures will still be in the 50s at midnight.

Thursday

Expect a rainy Thursday morning, but rain will begin to transition to snow in the afternoon. Afternoon temperatures will have fallen into the 30s. Afternoon winds will be out of the northwest at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.

Hello, Spring!

The spring equinox will occur at 5:01 a.m.

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

Friday

Expect a calmer Friday. Under mostly sunny to 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 mid-40s.

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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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