Metro Detroit weather: Winter Storm Warning in effect as temperatures dip, rain changes to snow
Rain changing to snow heading into Friday
Rain will change to snow heading into Friday. Rich Luterman has the full Metro Detroit weather forecast.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - There is a Winter Storm Warning from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Saturday for snow, cold, and wind.
Most areas across Southeast Michigan will see between 2-4 inches, down from the expected 3-5 because of rain the area has been getting. We’ll see dangerous wind chill readings and some spotty power outages as well.
Check the DTE power outages map here.
Use caution at all times into Saturday. Expect a VERY COLD day Sunday for Christmas.
Daily forecast:
Rest of Thursday evening / night….. Some evening showers…. Then MUCH COLDER after midnight. Periods of SNOW and WIND overnight… low near 15
Friday: Occasional snow…. Plus WIND & COLD…. Some gusts may top out near 55 mph. DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS. High 18
Saturday: WINDY & COLD… Snow showers….high 17
Sunday (Christmas Day): Blustery & COLD. High near 20
Monday: Mostly cloudy…. Still COLD. High near 20
Tuesday: Sun and clouds…. COLD high 24
STAY WARM!!!!