Get Ready Metro Detroit: Forecasters Say It Will Snow Thursday, 1-3 Inches This Weekend

DETROIT (WWJ) - The winter blues are here, baby.

The cold, snowy weather has arrived in metro Detroit more than a month before the first official day of winter, Dec. 21.

Forecasters say residents will see scattered snow showers across the area on Thursday. The snow could pick up overnight, but there will be little to no accumulation with less than an inch expected to fall.

CBS 62 Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus said it's also going to feel "freezing" outside.

"We're looking at temperatures well below normal today, with 20s out there this morning and we'll only jump into the mid to upper 30s later on today," he said. "Normally, we should be in the 50s this time of year."

Add wind gusts of 15 to 20 MPH and it's going actually going to feel a few degrees colder Thursday, Madaus said, more like the mid 20s.

Thing could get extra snowy this weekend, with an estimated 1-3 inches expected to fall late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

At least we don't have it nearly as bad as those "Up North." Parts of the Upper Peninsula were buried in more than 3 feet of snow on Wednesday, with more snow forecast through the weekend, along with temperatures in the 20s and 30s.

Here's the local forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:

Thursday: A few snow showers scattered about the area this morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 36F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Thursday Night: Some clouds. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 26F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny, along with a few afternoon clouds. High 38F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low near 25F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunshine and some clouds. High 37F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Cloudy with snow showers developing after midnight. Low 27F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snow accumulations about one inch.

Sunday: A mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later in the day. High 37F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Snow accumulation an additional inch.
Sunday Night: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 29F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.

Monday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 37F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night: A few clouds. Low 23F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.

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