UPDATE: Metro Detroit is experiencing ongoing snow flurries this morning, with light accumulations creating potential hazards on the roads. As temperatures hover in the 20s, officials warn that slick spots may develop due to the combination of dry, fluffy snow and colder air.
Authorities confirm that the unusual weather pattern is linked to a lack of moisture in the lower atmosphere paired with lake effect conditions. These factors have contributed to a persistent snowfall that is expected to continue through early afternoon today, February 7, 2023.
Despite a warmer start to the day, with temperatures starting in the 20s, residents should prepare for a chilly day ahead. Highs are expected to remain in the 20s, with colder than average temperatures persisting through Thursday. A brief warm-up into the low 30s is forecast for Friday, but this will be short-lived as a sharp cool down is predicted for the weekend.
Looking ahead, the next opportunity for significant snowfall is anticipated from Thursday night into Friday, with forecasts indicating a solid chance of accumulating at least one inch of snow. Following this, an arctic air mass is set to plunge into the region just in time for the Super Bowl weekend, sending temperatures plummeting to highs in the teens and lows approaching zero.
Residents are urged to stay alert and take necessary precautions while traveling as conditions may worsen. Stay tuned for more updates as this developing weather situation unfolds.
