Drying out before mixed precipitation, cooldown in Metro Detroit

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Metro Detroit is drying out after a wet week, but more precipitation is on the way for next.

Although a stray shower is possible Saturday night, Metro Detroit is drying out after a wet week.Saturday night will be mostly cloudy, but a stray shower will be possible in Lenawee and Monroe counties. Overnight temperatures will tumble to the upper 20s along and north of I-69.

In Metro Detroit, lows will range from 30 to 35 degrees. Northwesterly winds will be 5 to 10 mph.SundaySunday will see periods of sunshine, especially in the morning.



During the afternoon, skies will become mostly cloudy. During the early afternoon, temperatures will be in the lower to mid 40s. Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s.

Consider wearing a jacket whether you plan to spend time at Comerica Park, a neighborhood park, or a walking trail. Northerly winds will be light around 5 mph. Want to document the weather near you? Share your MiPics here.

MondayA low-pressure system will move across the Great Lakes on Monday. Rain and snow showers will be possible from morning through evening. Highs will be in the mid 40s in Metro Detroit, but it will only be around 40 degrees in the Thumb.

Rain and snow showers will taper off Monday evening. Nighttime skies will be partly to mostly cloudy. Lows will fall to the lower to mid 20s.

TuesdayTuesday will bring cooler air and a mixture of sunshine and clouds. A couple lake-effect snow showers will be possible. Highs will be around 40 degrees.

Nighttime temperatures will fall to the mid 20s.WednesdayWednesday’s temperatures will return to the mid to upper 40s, with partly cloudy skies.Looking AheadRain will develop Wednesday night and be possible through at least Thursday night.

A few showers will be possible Friday morning.Temperatures will return to the mid to upper 50s next weekend.Metro Detroit’s average highs are in the mid 50s, and average lows are in the mid 30s, for the forecast period.

The average last freeze for Metro Detroit is in late April, while it is early May for Flint. Many gardeners wait until after Mother’s Day to plant sensitive plants and flowers..