Metro Detroit weather: Winter Storm Warning in effect as temperatures dip, rain changes to snow

DETROIT (FOX 2) - There is a Winter Storm Warning from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Saturday for snow, cold, and wind.

Most areas across Southeast Michigan will see between 2-4 inches, down from the expected 3-5 because of rain the area has been getting. We’ll see dangerous wind chill readings and some spotty power outages as well.  

Check the DTE power outages map here.

Use caution at all times into Saturday. Expect a VERY COLD day Sunday for Christmas.

Daily forecast:

Rest of Thursday evening / night….. Some evening showers…. Then MUCH COLDER after midnight.  Periods of SNOW and WIND overnight… low near 15

Friday:  Occasional snow…. Plus WIND & COLD…. Some gusts may top out near 55 mph.  DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS.  High 18

Saturday:  WINDY & COLD… Snow showers….high 17

Sunday (Christmas Day):  Blustery & COLD.   High near 20

Monday:  Mostly cloudy…. Still COLD.  High near 20

Tuesday:  Sun and clouds…. COLD   high 24

STAY WARM!!!!