Metro Detroit weather update: Dec. 15, 2021 afternoon, evening forecast

DETROIT – Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Dec. 15, 2021, afternoon and evening.

Local forecast

Wind advisory

• A wind advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan from 10 p.m. Wednesday through 4 p.m. Thursday.

Shower chances through Thursday

• Light rain or drizzle remains possible for the rest of Wednesday afternoon and night, but there will be little impact from this.
• More organized light to moderate rain is likely Thursday morning, but should be ending as the front moves through around noon Thursday.

Warming up Wednesday night/early Thursday

• The strength of this system is going to usher in warmer air, raising temperatures overnight Wednesday. We’ll top out in the lower 60s around daybreak Thursday.

·Gusty winds

• Winds kicking up overnight and Thursday.
• The peak of the gusty winds will be Thursday morning, with gusts over 45 mph. Some spots will even be over 50 mph.
• The rest of Thursday is still breezy, but the winds relax overnight into Friday.

Cold and snow returning

• Long-range models having a little disagreement on the amount of snow that we could see Saturday.
• A lot of what happens with the Saturday system will depend on what happens with the Thursday system. Once the Thursday system exits, I anticipate long-range models will have a better handle on Saturday.
• At this point, it’s safe to plan on shoveling a little bit of snow.

Winter is coming

• The Winter Solstice is at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 21).

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