Metro Detroit Christmas forecast: Dry, some sun, and no bitter cold

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Nice Christmas with highs around 40

Christmas won't be white, but at least that means there won't be any snow creating a mess on the roads. Alan Longstreet has what to expect for your holiday.

Christmas weather is looking good – some sun, no precipitation, and a cold feel that won’t be bitter. 

Highs climb to around 40.

Friday freezing rain

The main story is Friday. 

Freezing rain develops between about 6–8 a.m. and winds down by afternoon. Ice totals look to average around 0.10", with localized amounts pushing closer to 0.20". 

Read a full breakdown of Friday's weather here.

Plan on slick travel and some impactful conditions, but this is not shaping up to be a crippling ice storm. 

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What's next:

Temps rebound a bit for the weekend and peak Sunday, though rain arrives as a cold front moves through. 

That system ushers the winter feel back in for next week as we dip back below average.

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