Metro Detroit weather: Quiet start to the week before snowstorms arrive

DETROIT (FOX 2) - A quiet start to the week in Metro Detroit, but don’t get too comfortable — things take a turn by midweek, and it could get messy.

Monday brings a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures topping out near 31 degrees. It’s a typical winter day, cold but uneventful, with no snow to worry about. As the evening rolls in, so do a few more clouds, and temperatures drop to around 19 degrees. Nothing out of the ordinary, just a standard February night.

Tuesday looks a little cloudier, and temperatures will struggle to reach 28 degrees. A few flurries could drift through at times, but they won’t amount to much. Roads stay in good shape, and travel plans won’t be affected. It’s just another cold, quiet winter day, but it will be the last one before the pattern shifts in a big way.

By Wednesday afternoon, everything changes. The morning starts off calm, but after 2 p.m., snow moves in, and things go downhill fast. This system looks like it means business, bringing heavy snow through the evening, overnight, and into early Thursday. 

The evening commute could get dicey as roads start to get covered, and snowfall rates could pick up quickly. By the time the storm winds down early Thursday morning, Metro Detroit will likely be looking at 3 to 6 inches of snow, though some spots could see slightly higher totals depending on how the system tracks.

Thursday morning could be a headache. Lingering snow and slick roads may make for a rough commute, and school delays or closings will definitely be a possibility. With temperatures staying cold, any snow that falls is sticking around for a while, and roads may stay messy even after the snow stops.

For now, enjoy the calm while it lasts. The first half of the week is smooth sailing, but by midweek, winter makes a comeback. Plan ahead, and get ready for what could be the first real snow event of the season.

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