Ice accumulations are expected on Friday, before heavy rain looks possible Sunday night

A wintry mix of precipitation is anticipated, with freezing rain expected to lead to ice accumulation for at least the first part of the day on Friday.

Freezing rain will leave ice accumulation around for all of Southeastern Michigan for the day after Christmas

We have declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit for the first half of the day on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

Local 4 has declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for the first part of the day on Friday due to the potential for freezing rain and ice accumulations, which could affect any travel you might have to do as we continue through the holiday week.

We have declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit for the first half of the day on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025.

It is Christmas Eve. While most of the holiday itself will bring relatively quiet weather, travelers should stay alert to a developing wintry system that could cause problems late Christmas night into Friday morning.

Throughout the evening and late-night hours clouds will begin to move back in to Southeast Michigan.

Southeast Michigan is heading into the Christmas holiday with generally quiet weather, though travelers will want to stay alert for a potential wintry mix late in the week, especially for any travel Friday morning.

Although many may be hoping for snow this week, it’s not looking good for Southeast Michigan due to above-normal temperatures.

For many in Metro Detroit, a snowy backdrop on Christmas morning is part of the holiday tradition. But historical climate records suggest that this scene is more the exception than the rule.

Light rain and snow showers are expected across southeast Michigan Monday as a weak warm front lifts through the region, bringing seasonable temperatures and the potential for wet roads and a few slick spots during the morning and evening commute.

Clouds increase early Monday morning ahead of the next round of precipitation.

After clouds and cold temperatures to start the weekend, we will decrease the cloud cover and increase the Sunshine, but keep the cold temperatures around, looking ahead into the end of the weekend on Sunday.

The normal high for Metro Detroit this time of year is 36 degrees.

Metro Detroit heads into the final weekend before Christmas with temperatures below normal and a stretch of mostly quiet, cold weather. Light snow showers taper off Friday evening as winds slowly diminish.

Temperatures drop into the 20s with gusty winds for the end of the week

A sharp shift in wind direction from the south to the west will usher in some very cold temps, leading to a refreeze of water on roads, sidewalks, and other surfaces.

Rain arrives on Thursday, and temperatures will plummet at night and into Friday, which could cause some problems on the commute to work or school on Friday morning.

With widespread rainfall later today, the potential will exist for any moisture on roadways to flash freeze by Friday morning as arctic air moves back into the region so a 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for tonight through Friday morning.

Another round of winter weather will move into the region late Thursday and into Friday for Metro Detroit. 4Warn Meteorologist Bryan Schuerman talks about why we could see another round of school closings.

Temperatures will be near 50 degrees in Metro Detroit on Thursday, but we will quickly pay the price on Friday.

School closings and dangerous driving conditions are possible this Friday around Metro Detroit. Here's why and what timing to expect.

Warming up above average, widespread rain and a potential freeze behind it.

Rain and wind take over on Thursday as highs push into the mid-40s for the first time since Nov. 26. But all the snowmelt will cause plenty of ponding, and roads and sidewalks will re-freeze overnight Thursday into Friday morning.

Metro Detroit could see some school closings on Friday, Dec. 19, just before winter break.

Warming into the 40s midweek with a possible flash freeze by Friday.

Metro Detroit is enduring an unusually cold stretch to start the week, part of one of the coldest openings to December in decades for parts of Southeast Michigan.

A strong storm system is expected in Metro Detroit later this week, bringing rain, snow and gusty winds to the region.

Snow has returned to Metro Detroit on Monday morning, but how long will it last, and how much should you expect?

A frigid start to the week with wind chills in the single digits.

A warming trend moves into the region looking ahead into the middle of the work week

A warming trend along with a dry stretch of weather moves into the region over the next few days

Bitter cold will intensify across Metro Detroit Saturday night, setting the stage for one of the coldest stretches so far this winter.

Wind chills could go as low as -10° to -15° by early Sunday morning

Bitter cold air continues to spill into Metro Detroit and Southeast Michigan tonight as a strong cold front pushes through the region. A chance of light snow develops late this evening and overnight, mainly after midnight.

Sub-zero wind chill values are possible both Sunday Morning and also Monday Morning

Metro Detroit will see a quick burst of light snow Friday evening, followed by a surge of Arctic air that locks in bitter cold through the weekend.

More chances for snow move back into the forecast by the start of the weekend on Saturday

A round of heavy, wet snow that fell across Southeast Michigan Tuesday night and Wednesday morning is creating a new hazard as temperatures rapidly drop below freezing.

Chances for snow showers continue into the forecast looking ahead into the end of the week

More snow is on the way for Metro Detroit. Snow moves in after 10 p.m. and continues until about 6 a.m., when most of Metro Detroit will see a changeover to rain.

Another hit of winter is moving into Southeast Michigan on Tuesday night, and it could create a mess for travel.

As the first wave of snow makes its way through Metro Detroit, here’s what to know about the second wave that’s expected on Tuesday evening.

Winter Weather Advisories Overnight for the Thumb Region.

A messy morning is expected in Metro Detroit as snow moves in early Tuesday, making roadways slippery.

Trending below average to start the week with midweek precipitation chances.

Metro Detroit starts the workweek with bitter cold, before another round of light snow arrives Tuesday.

The region saw snow begin shortly after midnight, continuing into the early hours of Sunday, with accumulation expected to last well into the day.

1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation is expected by the time we get to Sunday afternoon and evening

Light snow moving into Metro Detroit early Sunday will be followed by another surge of cold air, bringing slippery travel for the first half of the day and wind chills that fall below zero by late Sunday night and Monday morning.

There’s a chance of snow both days this weekend in Metro Detroit, but our next significant winter storm arrives next week.

Temperatures will remain well below average into the better portion of next week as well

After a record-breaking low of 5 degrees Thursday night, we stay in the upper teens and low 20s Friday night.

Both days of the weekend have a chance of snow in the forecast in Metro Detroit.

Four of the next five days have snow or winter weather in the forecast for Metro Detroit.

Metro Detroit is on the verge of experiencing near-record cold temperatures today.

Metro Detroit is on the verge of experiencing near-record cold temperatures today.

How are wind chill temperatures calculated? The National Weather Service has a chart that breaks it down.

Metro Detroit is getting its coldest air since last winter, with temperatures falling well below normal and wind chills expected to drop into subzero territory by Friday morning.

How are wind chill temperatures calculated? The National Weather Service has a chart that breaks it down.

Metro Detroit is on the verge of experiencing near-record cold temperatures tomorrow, Dec. 5.

Will temperatures be cold enough to close schools in Metro Detroit on Friday?

High temperatures will be 15 to 20 degrees below average both Thursday and Friday.

Wind chills could drop to -10° on Thursday and Friday mornings for everyone.

Metro Detroit is thrown into the freezer for the next couple of days, with no thaw in sight for a long time.

Light accumulating snow possible later today before an arctic airmass brings 15-20 degree below average temperatures.

The answer is “no”; it should not be this cold in early December. Our average high is 41 degrees, and Thursday and Friday will run a solid 15-20 degrees below normal.

Light accumulating snow is winding down, but more snow and colder weather is on the way.

After a wintry end of the weekend, we’ve got more winter weather on the way through the overnight hours and early on Tuesday morning.

Meteorological winter starts Monday, and it looks like an arctic blast will keep things frozen for quite some time.

There are 15 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts because of a chance to get up to 12 inches of snow.

Another round of snowfall is heading to Metro Detroit, and it’s becoming more clear when it’ll start and end.

Light accumulating snow is on tap tonight. High temperatures stay below average through the rest of the week.

After a break in the widespread snow Sunday, cold air settles in for the start of the week.

Temperatures are getting colder; high temperatures in the 20s looking ahead into the week

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, with most areas on track for 4 to 8 inches of accumulation by the time the storm winds down. Some communities near Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie could see 2 to 4 inches.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.

A winter storm is expected to leave several inches of snow across the Southeast Michigan region on Saturday into Sunday.

Another chance of snow moves into the region by the time we get to Monday Night

We’re expecting a significant winter storm to arrive in Southeast Michigan on Saturday and into Sunday morning.

Another chance of snow moves into the region by the time we get to Monday Night

A winter storm is set to move into Michigan Saturday afternoon, and it is expected to drop five to eight inches of snow across much of southeast Michigan by Sunday morning.

A winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties ahead of a significant snowstorm approaching this weekend.

A winter storm is expected to hit Metro Detroit this weekend, including significant snowfall and major travel impacts.

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A significant winter storm is coming to Southeast Michigan this weekend, and the timeline for snow is becoming more clear.

Local 4 has issued a 4Warn Weather Alert for both Saturday and Sunday because of an impending winter storm.

A snowy mess is on its way to Metro Detroit, and it’s looking more likely that many parts of the area could get 4-6 inches of snow.

A developing winter storm is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow Saturday afternoon through early Sunday, following a sharp drop in temperatures Friday morning.

Wind chills will be in the teens this morning expected to rise into the 20s by this afternoon. Snow showers and gusty winds continue today.

Explaining what lake-effect snow is and how it really works in Metro Detroit.

There’s a chance of snow in the forecast for five of the next six days in Metro Detroit.

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Metro Detroit for the entire day on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Winds will gust as high as 45 MPH throughout Wednesday, and remain gusty into Thanksgiving on Thursday

A wind advisory has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan on Wednesday into Thursday morning.

We are declaring a 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit throughout the entire day of Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Widespread rain is moving through Southeast Michigan, and it will be accompanied this week by snow, strong winds, and colder temperatures.

New long-range models are giving us an early look at Michigan’s winter weather for January through March.

New long-range models are giving us an early look at Michigan’s winter weather for January through March.