Metro Detroit weather update: Dec. 16, 2021 afternoon, evening forecast
Brett Collar, Meteorologist
The Michigan weather radar on Dec. 16, 2021. (WDIV)
DETROIT – Here is the Metro Detroit weather forecast update for Dec. 16, 2021, afternoon and evening.
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Gusty winds relaxing Thursday night
It’s still windy out there, with gusts over 40 mph Thursday afternoon, but they relax at night.
Saturday snow
Overnight Friday into the first half of Saturday, snow is expected. It’s worth mentioning that there could be a bit of a wintry mix near the Ohio state line.
This snow is going to add up, with most spots getting 1-2 inches. Areas near the Ohio state line may only pick up a half-inch, and a few select spots could see closer to 3 inches (bands of heavier snow).
Staying cold
Following the 60s Thursday morning and early afternoon, the 30s look to make a comeback and stick around for awhile.
We may touch 40 degrees for a brief period next week, but that’s about it. Most of next week is in the 30s.
This includes the days leading up to Christmas. The bottom line is there is no big warm-up coming our way.
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Winter starts next week
The Winter Solstice is at 10:58 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 21).
CPC 1/3 month outlooks
The Climate Prediction Center released its January and January-March outlooks.
Above-normal precipitation, slightly above-normal temperatures during these periods.
Christmas preview
We’ll touch on the Christmas forecast Thursday.
Preview: Temperatures in the 30s, lot of clouds, possibly snow on the ground.