The weather has turned chilly with snow showers on this St. Patrick’s Day.
Scattered snow showers will wind down at night. Southeast Michigan will be left with mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies and a few flurries. The biggest inconvenience at that time will be the cold air and wind as droves of people celebrate at bars and restaurants.
As temperatures dip to the mid to upper 20s, wind chill values will be as low as the teens overnight. Winds will be out of the west-northwest at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Monday
Monday, it will be mostly cloudy and cold. There is also the chance of a few flurries. Morning wind chills will be in the teens and lower 20s, but the afternoon air temperatures will rise into the mid 30s to 40 degrees. Northwest winds will be 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
It will be mostly cloudy and colder Monday night. Lows will fall to the upper 20s. Winds will be out of the west at 6 to 12 mph with the highest gusts near 20 mph.
Remainder of Week
During the rest of the week, temperatures will be near normal to slightly below normal. Forecast highs range from the upper 30s to the mid 40s. Overnight lows will be mainly in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
A few flurries and sprinkles will be possible on Tuesday. We will welcome the start of astronomical spring on Tuesday at 11:06 p.m. Then, Friday will bring the next best chance of rain and snow showers.
What are the average temperatures?
Normal highs through next weekend are 47 to 49 degrees. The normal lows are 29 to 31 degrees.
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Severe Weather Awareness Week runs through Saturday, March 23, 2024 in Michigan. The chance of severe weather will increase during the warmer months; but we have already seen severe weather in Southeast Michigan this year, including a tornado during the early morning hours of Feb. 28 in Grand Blanc. As the severe weather season begins, this is a good time to develop and review safety plans. Ensure that you and your family have multiple ways to get alerts.