Metro Detroit Braces For Dangerously Cold Temperatures, More Snow
DETROIT (WWJ) - Metro Detroit is getting a taste of snow in the midst of a deep freeze -- and winter's grip doesn't appear to be letting up any time soon.
"It is very cold here in southeast Michigan and this pattern is going to continue all week. We're talking some of the coldest air of the season," said CBS 62 Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus.
After about an inch of snowfall overnight, Madaus said the region will see flurries on and off throughout the day Tuesday.
"We'll top out around 20 degrees later on today, with wind chill readings from the single digits to the teens," he said, adding that temperatures are just slightly warmer than this time last year. "The record low was actually set one year ago today, when we dropped down to 14 below zero."
The "big chill" is going to come Wednesday, Madaus said, as a cold air system filters down into the Great Lakes area.
"In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will be the coldest days this week, with single digit high temperatures," he said. "Thursday morning it will feel like zero to three degrees above."
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Local nonprofit homeless service providers have joined with the city of Detroit to open the warming centers, offering residents a break from the cold weather now through March 31.
Cass Community Social Services has 50 beds and provides services for families only. Operation Get Down near I-94 and Grand Boulevard has 200 beds for women, men and children. The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries in downtown Detroit has 100 beds for men only,
Detroit Public Library branches will be open and available to the public as respite centers. The Recreation Department will also have four respite sites this winter during normal center operating hours. [More warming center information HERE]
Here's the local forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:
Tuesday: Some snow this morning; increasingly windy and cold the this afternoon into tonight, with snow showers which could put down another inch or two in places. High near 20F, low 6F.
Wednesday: Breezy and very cold with considerable clouds and more snow showers, which could produce another inch or two in some places. Extreme cold can be dangerous for outdoor activities in the morning. High 11F, low near 5F.
Thursday: Cloudy. blustery and cold with more snow showers; could seen another coating to an inch or accumulation. High 10F, low 3F.
Friday: Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will become overcast in the afternoon; followed by a clearing overnight. High 18F, low 3F.
Saturday: Except for a few afternoon clouds, mainly sunny. Bitterly cold. High 18F, low 12F.
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