Detroit/Pontiac, MI

Weather Forecast Office

Detroit Cold

Minimum Wind Chill Forecasts
Current Hazards
City of Detroit Obs and Forecasts
Freezing Rain Risk
Extended Outlooks
Additional Resources

Minimum Wind Chill Forecasts

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Day 1 Min Wind Chill

>=0.1"

Night 1 Min Wind Chill

>=1"

Day 2 Min Wind Chill

>=2"

Night 2 Min Wind Chill

>=4"

Day 3 Min Wind Chill

>=6"

Night 3 Min Wind Chill

>=7"

Day 4 Min Wind Chill

>=9"

Night 4 Min Wind Chill

>=11"

Day 5 Min Wind Chill

>=13"

Night 5 Min Wind Chill

>=15"

For additional information on watches, warnings, and advisories in effect check out the latest Weather Story

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Current City of Detroit Observation (Updated Hourly)

Latest 48 Hour Forecast For The City of Detroit

Freezing Rain Risk

What is the Winter Storm Severity Index? (click here)

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Today's Ice Risk

>=0.1"

Tomorrow's Ice Risk

>=1"

Day 3 Ice Risk

>=2"

Days 1-3 Combined Ice Risk

>=2"

Extended Outlooks

Climate Prediction Center Guidance

NOTE: the guidance below is meant for planning purposes only)

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Day 3-7 U.S. Hazards Outlook

>=0.1"

Risk of Hazardous Temperatures (Next Week)

>=1"

8-14 Day Temperature Outlook

>=0.1"

Weeks 3-4 Temperature Outlook

>=1"

Additional Resources

WindChillChart

NWS Extreme Cold Definitions

Cold Weather Advisory: Issued anytime the actual air temperature or wind chill index reaches -15 to -24 degrees F.

Extreme Cold Watch: Issued when wind chill values or actual air temperatures are forecast to fall to -25 degrees F or colder within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Extreme Cold Warning: Issued when wind chill values or actual air temperatures are forecast to fall to -25 degrees F or colder with the next 24 hours.

Cold NWS Cold Weather Safety (click here)

CDC Cold Weather/Winter Storm Safety

- Before the Storm (click here)

- During the Storm (click here)

- Hypothermia/Frostbite (click here)

Red Cross Winter Weather Safety Tips (click here)

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