Metro Detroit weather forecast: Taking a look at the week ahead

DETROIT – Ready for the new work week? Monday will be mostly cloudy and colder. Highs will be in the middle 30s.

Tuesday will be sunny with sunnier afternoon temps in the middle- and upper-30s.

Wednesday will be partly sunny with temperatures bumped back above 40°F during the day.

Clouds return Thursday with a chance of rain. Highs will be in the mid-40s.

Winter begins with the winter solstice at 2:53 p.m. Eastern, Friday. Fittingly, there will be a chance of rain and snow showers. Temperatures will be in the 30s most of the day.

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