Metro Detroit Weather: Weekend Snow Chances

METRO DETROIT — Although the metro Detroit area will see a dry Friday with highs reaching the 40s, a moving cold front will sweep through the area Friday evening, bringing cooler temperatures and rain/snow chances, the National Weather Service said.

Rain and snow chances will increase Friday night as the cold front will push temperatures into the 30s in the metro Detroit area. While the region's north zone, up in the thumb area, could see 1-2 inches of snow, the metro Detroit area is only expected to see a light dusting of new snow, the National Weather Service said.

The cooler temperatures and wet weather will continue into Saturday morning, when metro Detroiters can expect light on and off snow showers, before transitioning into a light rain in the early afternoon, the National Weather Service said.

Meteorologists also said the metro region can expect steady winds with gusts up to 23 miles per hour and highs only reaching the upper 30s and low 40s on Saturday.

Sunday will be the coolest day of the weekend, as Metro Detroiters will wake up to below freezing temperatures Sunday morning. Despite lots of sunshine, Sunday won't get much warmer, as afternoon highs will only reach the low 30s, the National Weather Service said.