4Warn Weather – A sharp chill settled over Metro Detroit Tuesday as high temperatures struggled to reach 39 degrees at Detroit Metro Airport, well below early April averages of the mid-50s, but a steady warming trend will carry the region back into warm weather by the weekend.
High pressure dominating the Great Lakes Tuesday night will keep skies mostly clear and temperatures dropping.
Overnight lows will fall into the 20s across much of the region.
Despite the cold, dry conditions will persist through the night and into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday
By Wednesday, a transition begins as winds shift and warmer air starts to move into Lower Michigan.
Afternoon temperatures will recover into the mid-50s for many communities, though cooler readings in the 40s will linger near Lake Huron due to an onshore breeze.
Clouds will increase through the day, but most locations are expected to remain dry.
A flood warning remains in effect for Kearsley Creek in Genesee County near Davison through 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, as elevated water levels continue to pose minor flooding concerns in low-lying areas.
The next weather system arrives early Thursday morning, bringing the first round of rain.
Rainfall during this period looks generally light, with many areas seeing steady showers during the morning commute before conditions begin to improve later in the day.
Clouds may linger into the afternoon, but much of Southeast Michigan should trend drier as the day goes on.
Thursday
Another round of rain is expected to redevelop late Thursday night, becoming more widespread toward early Friday morning, around 2 a.m.
This system may bring a steadier period of rainfall into the start of Friday before gradually tapering off.
Rainfall totals through this period could reach around a half inch, with locally higher amounts possible.
Friday
Temperatures will cool slightly behind the system on Friday, with highs returning to the upper 50s, but this cooldown will be brief.
A more noticeable warmup takes hold over the weekend.
Saturday
Saturday will bring a mix of clouds and sun, with highs in the upper 50s to 60 degrees, making for great weather for the Wolverines’ parade in the morning.
Sunday
A significant jump in temperatures will follow on Sunday.
Afternoon highs are expected to climb into the 70s, offering a much milder and more seasonable feel across Metro Detroit.
The warming trend continues into early next week, with temperatures pushing into the mid-70s on Monday and remaining warm into Tuesday.
While there are additional chances for rain to start the workweek, the overall pattern favors above-average temperatures and a return to more typical spring conditions across Southeast Michigan.
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