4Warn Weather – A mild, breezy Tigers’ Opening Day saw temperatures surpass 70 degrees in Detroit, but rain and cooler air are moving toward Southeast Michigan.
A brief warmup across Southeast Michigan will be followed by a round of unsettled weather before a sharp cooldown arrives for Easter Sunday.
Rain develops overnight into early Saturday morning, with thunderstorms becoming possible during the afternoon and evening hours.
While a few storms could produce gusty winds, the overall severe threat remains limited across Metro Detroit.
The better chance for stronger storms is expected farther south into Ohio and east into Southwestern Ontario.
Temperatures on Saturday will climb to around 70 degrees despite clouds and periods of rain, creating a springlike feel ahead of an approaching cold front.
That front will move through by Saturday evening, bringing an end to most of the showers and ushering in cooler air.
Sunday
By Sunday, conditions shift noticeably. Easter Sunday will be mostly cloudy and breezy, with highs only reaching the mid-40s.
While a stray sprinkle or even a flurry cannot be ruled out, most of the day is expected to remain dry.
The cooler weather will be noticeable for those attending the Detroit Red Wings game Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena.
Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m., with temperatures in the lower to mid-40s under mostly cloudy skies and a brisk west wind.
Looking ahead
The colder pattern continues into early next week, with highs remaining in the 40s Monday and Tuesday before a gradual warming trend begins by midweek.
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