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Season’s Coldest Air to Hit Metro Detroit on Friday

Forecasters expect wind chills near zero to 10 below, short of the -20°F mark schools use to close.

Overview

  • Friday’s low is forecast near 7°F, with a chance to challenge the Dec. 5 record low of 6°F and an afternoon high around 26°F.
  • Wind chills are projected between 0°F and -10°F, with some locations a few degrees lower and the coldest readings early near Adrian and Ann Arbor.
  • Meteorologists do not expect temperatures to meet typical school-closure criteria, though recess may move indoors and families are urged to bundle children at bus stops.
  • Only a few snowflakes are possible Friday night into Saturday, and a potentially more impactful system next Tuesday remains uncertain and will be refined in coming forecasts.
  • Detroit has warming centers open at libraries and recreation centers, with information available by calling 866-313-2520.