Metro Detroit weather: Upper 40s this afternoon

DETROIT – Skies will be mostly sunny for a stretch this morning before more clouds move in midday.

Highs will be in the upper 40s to maybe 50°F under partly sunny skies this afternoon. The winds are lighter today but still breezy W 7-17 mph so Metro Detroit will keep cooling.

Sunset is at 7:58 p.m.

Thursday forecast

Another weak cool front late Wednesday and early Thursday brings more cold winds and some flurries. There’s even a chance for light, lake effect snow showers into Southern Ontario in that same stretch.

April Fool’s Day starts with mid 20s and wind chills in the teens. For the Tigers Home Opener, it may be time for your favorite Tigers t-shirt, sweatshirt, and jacket with gloves for your paws. Temps in the 30s, a stiff breeze, and partly sunny skies Thursday.

Friday, weekend forecast

Better Spring weather is heading to Pure Michigan with tons of sun Friday and morning teens warm to near 50°F. Warming winds bring us well into the 60s Saturday and enjoy near 70°F temps on Sunday and Monday. No Spring showers until the middle of next week.

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