Key Takeaways:
- A 4Warn Weather Alert has been declared for Friday morning and early afternoon due to the potential for freezing rain and ice accumulations.
- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Southeastern Michigan from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday.
- Freezing rain is expected to lead to ice accumulation, making travel difficult for at least the first part of the day on Friday.
- Temperatures will hover near freezing, in the lower 30s, on Friday.
- The region can expect 0.10″ to 0.20″ of ice accumulation through early Friday afternoon.
- A low-pressure system will move south of the region on Friday, bringing a warm front and precipitation.
- The forecast for the weekend includes cloudy skies and a chance of rain on Sunday, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible by late Sunday night.
Introduction to the Weather Alert
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been declared for the first part of the day on Friday due to the potential for freezing rain and ice accumulations. This alert is in effect for Southeastern Michigan, and a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday. The advisory warns of a wintry mix of precipitation, with freezing rain expected to lead to ice accumulation for at least the first part of the day on Friday. This will make travel difficult, so it’s essential to plan ahead and check the latest weather forecast before heading out.
Thursday Night and Friday Forecast
Thursday night is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a low of 28 degrees. On Friday, cloudy skies will prevail, with freezing rain likely in the morning to early afternoon. The freezing rain will change to a few rain showers later in the day. Ice accumulation is possible, with the region expected to see 0.10″ to 0.20″ of ice accumulation through early Friday afternoon. This amount of ice accumulation will be enough to make the roads slick and icy, so caution is advised when traveling.
The Low-Pressure System and Its Impact
A low-pressure system will move south of the region on Friday, bringing a warm front and precipitation. As the precipitation moves in along this front, the region will remain on its north side, resulting mainly in freezing rain. Temperatures are expected to hover near freezing, in the lower 30s, on Friday. The low-pressure system will move off to the east by Friday afternoon and early Friday evening, bringing an end to the freezing rain and ice accumulation.
The Weekend Forecast
The forecast for the weekend includes cloudy skies and a chance of rain on Sunday. High temperatures will drop into the upper 20s on Friday night, then warm back into the upper 30s for the start of the weekend on Saturday. By the end of the weekend on Sunday, a chance of rain moves into the forecast, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible by late Sunday night. High temperatures will be in the low 40s on Sunday, but will drop into the upper teens Sunday night and early on Monday morning as colder air moves into the region.
The Start of the Week and Beyond
Once the low-pressure system moves off to the east by late Sunday night, a northwesterly flow will kick in for the start of the week on Monday. This will bring a lake-effect snow fetch into the region, so snow showers and/or snow squalls have been brought into the forecast, along with breezy winds. Temperatures will be much colder to start the week, and daytime high temperatures will only head into the lower 30s by the afternoon. Looking ahead to the end of 2025 for New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, chances for snow return to the forecast with a few disturbances rolling into the region. High temperatures will remain in the mid to upper-20s by Wednesday afternoon, and the chances for snow showers remain in the forecast for the start of 2026, as well on Thursday.