Metro Detroit weather update: Nov. 23, 2021 afternoon, evening forecast

Brett Collar, Meteorologist

Published: November 23, 2021 at 2:22 PM

DETROIT – Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Nov. 23, 2021 afternoon and evening.

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Brief warm-up

Rain, snow and gusty winds returning

A few light showers or sprinkles remain possible Wednesday evening, but it’s Thanksgiving Thursday that brings us the best chance for rain (breakdown below).
On the back side of this system, a few lake-effect snow showers are looking likely Friday.
It’s also going to be breezy during this time period, as winds will gust over 30 mph.

Thanksgiving holiday breakdown

Travel Day Wednesday: For the most part, Wednesday looks alright. There could be a few sprinkles around later in the evening. Around the rest of the country, there will be some snow in the Rockies, a few showers in the southwest and windy conditions in the northern plains.
Parade/Turkey Trot: Showers are looking likely, especially early. Higher resolution models are keeping a few spotty showers around late morning and into the afternoon, but it looks like it’ll be lighter and more dry.
Detroit Lions: Rain will be around at tailgate time, and while a few spotty showers might continue into the lunch hour and afternoon, it’s looking like the rain will be spottier in nature.
Black Friday: As the cold air rushes in Friday, we’ll see the rain transition to snow in the early morning hours. During the day, a few lake-effect snow bands are likely to set up. Accumulation is looking slim, though.

More snow/mix next week

A number of long-range model runs have been fairly consistent with bringing us the chance for a few snow showers Sunday, but the track of this system is still somewhat up in the air.
Some tweaking will have to be done, but it’s safe to plan on some snow, and even a little accumulation, on Sunday.
Another chance for a rain/snow mix returns Tuesday.