Metro Detroit Could See First Snowflakes Of The Season This Week

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.

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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.

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.

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