Bitter Cold Settles In Across Metro Detroit
DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Bitterly cold temperatures have settled in across southeastern Michigan after several days of snow hit parts of the state.
CBS 62 Chief Meteorologist Jim Madaus said it was about 7 degrees in Detroit Thursday morning, and the temperature won't be getting much higher.
"Get ready for some very cold weather today. It's only expected to be between 10 and 15 degrees," said Madaus. "We're looking at lots of sunshine, so it's going to be a good-looking day but definitely cold."
The Detroit Public Schools district was reopening Thursday after canceling classes for three days starting Monday as crews worked to clear snow. Officials were worried about students' ability to get to and from school.
A storm Sunday and Monday gave the Detroit area up to 16.7 inches -- the most since 19.3 inches fell in December 1974 and the third biggest snowfall on record. The snowy weather contributed to traffic crashes that claimed at least five lives on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Here's the local forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:
Thursday: Sunny but bitterly cold. High around 15F. Low 7F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Cloudy skies will become partly cloudy later at night. High 28F. Low 19F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible with a mix of wintry precipitation overnight. High 35F. Low 28F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A mix of wintry precipitation will become lighter and intermittent late. Snow in the evening will taper off and give way to cloudy skies overnight. High around 30F. Low near 15F. Winds NNE at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday: Mostly cloudy skies. High around 20F. Low 9F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
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