Metro Detroit weather: Warmer than average temps ahead of a cold blast next week

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Somewhat warm day ahead in Metro Detroit

It won't necessarily be warm out today, but compared to the cold that lies ahead next week, it won't be all that bad.

It’s tough to call today warm, but it’s better than where we’re headed, so soak it in. 

Highs climb to the mid-40s Tuesday before dropping a bit for Christmas Eve.

Quiet weather wins out for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with nothing more than a touch of light rain or drizzle possible Wednesday night. It won’t amount to much and moves out by daybreak Christmas morning. 

Freezing rain to end the week?

Friday is the one to watch. Temps struggle as rain moves in, leaving the door open for freezing rain. 

Data is pointing toward slick spots developing and possibly more than just minor issues. Notice the widespread pink showing up Friday morning into midday. 

What's next:

Another system follows Sunday, looking mainly rain-based, with a sharp shot of cold air arriving behind it. 

That system will drop temperatures back down into the 20s.

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