The tug of war between winter and spring is in full swing, and the springlike weather is returning for the workweek.
Under partly cloudy skies, temperatures will fall to 15 to 20 degrees in most of Metro Detroit on Sunday night.
Goodbye to the cold weekend
Temperatures are expected to jump about 10 degrees on Monday, which is a return to normal. The day will begin with sunshine, but skies will become mostly cloudy. Expect highs around 40 degrees in the afternoon. Winds will be out of the south-southwest at 8 to 14 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Monday night will be cloudy with the approach of rain. There will be a chance of rain showers starting around midnight. Lows will be in the lower 30s.
Fat Tuesday or Pączki Day
Another chance of rain showers will come Tuesday morning, but the better chance will be in the afternoon and evening. An umbrella may be needed while heading to the bakery for pączki. Highs will be in the mid 40s in Rochester Hills and Macomb Township and around 50 degrees in Hamtramck.
The rain will continue into Tuesday night. Mild lows will be in the lower 40s.
Wednesday
As a low-pressure system moves across the Great Lakes region and strengthens, it will deliver rain and gusty winds to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday. Highs will be in the mid 50s.
Rain will be likely Wednesday evening, but it will transition to a rain/snow mix and snow at night. Lows will be in the mid 20s to 30 degrees.
Thursday
There will be a chance of a few lake-effect snow showers on Thursday, especially in the morning. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy. The highs, ranging from 35 to 40 degrees, will occur in the morning. Temperatures will fall during the day as a colder air mass makes its way into the region. Nighttime skies will be partly cloudy. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s.
Friday
Friday will be a typical early March day. It will be mostly cloudy, with highs in the lower 40s.
Friday night, there will be a chance of rain and snow showers. Lows will be in the mid to upper 20s.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers will stick around for Saturday. Highs will be near 40 degrees, and nighttime temperatures will fall into the lower to mid 20s.
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 9. We will “spring forward” in the early morning hours and lose an hour of sleep. At least the weather will be decent. With a mix of sunshine and clouds, temperatures will peak in the lower to mid 40s.