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Metro Detroit Could See First Snowflakes Of The Season This Week
Overnight lows will drop to near freezing levels across the region this week, according to the National Weather Service.
The metro Detroit area could see its first snowflakes of the season later this week, according to the National Weather Service.
But first, Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week with highs reaching the mid-60s and plenty of sunshine, according to NWS.
Temperatures then drop into the 50s with rain moving into the area Wednesday night before much cooler air moves into the region, according to NWS.
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The cold front will knock highs down into the 40s with more rain on Thursday and Friday, according to NWS, which added snowflakes could mix with the rain as lows drop to near freezing levels.
Forecasters do not expect any significant measurable snow.
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Highs over the weekend will stay in the 40s with overnight lows dropping to some of the coldest temperatures the region has seen so far this season, according to NWS.
Here is an extended look at the NWS forecast for the metro Detroit area:
Tuesday: Sunny; high 62, low 38
Wednesday: Rain (late); high 53, low 40
Thursday: Rain likely; high 47, low 33
Friday: Rain likely; high 43, low 30
Saturday: Sunny; high 44, low 31
Sunday: Sunny, high 47, low 33
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