Enjoy the 70s in Metro Detroit today, because temps are about to fall off a cliff

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It could be the last day in the 70s for a while in Metro Detroit.

It’s Oct. 27, and the high today is expected around 75 degrees, just a few degrees short of the record high set back in 1927, at 78 degrees.

And that could be it. We may not see 70 degrees again for months. And it should be a great day with some sun, so get out there and enjoy it.

According to 4Warn Weather’s Ron Hilliard, a cold front is set to sweep into the region tonight, sinking temps for the foreseeable future, including for Halloween.

Partly sunny Saturday

It will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy on Saturday as people head to the Detroit Pistons’ home opener.

Highs will be in the mid- and upper 50s. The chance of showers will return at night.

Overnight lows into Sunday morning will fall to the lower 40s.

Sunday

Plan for a rainy Sunday.

It will be even cooler with temperatures not making it out of the 40s in many communities. The high will be around 50 degrees in Detroit.

Workweek

Next week, highs will be in 40s with lows in the 20s and 30s.

While it looks like Halloween will be dry during the day, we could see rain and snow showers develop at night and early Wednesday. Our region could see a wintry mix on Tuesday and Wednesday with lows in the upper 20s.

November will begin with temperatures well below average.


About the Authors

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

Ron is a Detroiter and MSU grad who has a tremendous passion for meteorology. He joined the 4Warn Weather Team in March 2023.

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