Stay warm! More snow is on its way to metro Detroit

We’ve had enough of the cold already, but Mother Earth isn’t done yet

Jan 22, 2024 at 11:13 am

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After an unseasonably warm season, metro Detroit finally got a real winter over the past week and a half, with temperatures nearing zero and a few inches of snow still on the ground.

We’ve had enough of the cold already now, but Mother Earth isn’t done yet.

The National Weather Service has issued another Winter Weather Advisory for metro Detroit starting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22 and lasting until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23 for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, Lenawee, and Livingston counties.

Up to two more inches of snow will be falling, with a possible mix of freezing rain, sleet, snow, and ice that may affect people's drive to work in the morning. Be prepared to warm up your car early and drive super carefully.

Temperatures will get to a high of 36 degrees with a low of 15 degrees. If you were outside last weekend though, this is nothing.

Starting Wednesday and heading into the weekend, Southeast Michigan will see highs in the early to mid-40s, so the snow may melt and disappear. So far, it doesn’t look like more snow will come next week, but we never know in Michigan.

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20 things to do during a weird, unpredictable Detroit winter

Get warm and steamy at the Schvitz Whether it's cold or hot outside, you can always take a spa day. When it's a little too freezing, head over to the Schvitz (8295 Oakland Ave., Detroit; schvitzdetroit.com) for steamy sauna rooms that are sure to warm you up. There's also Oasis Hot Tub Gardens (2301 S. State St., Ann Arbor; oasishottubs.com) where you can rent indoor and outdoor hot tubs in different themed rooms by the hour.

Take a hikePut down your phone and go outside. It might be too cold to go touch grass as the kids like to say, but taking a stroll in nature is always a great way to exercise and unplug. Metro Detroit has a number of great hiking trails — see our list of 20 places to hike within driving distance of Detroit.

Try new restaurantsIn 2023, metro Detroit foodies were blessed with a bunch of new restaurant openings, like Alpino, pictured (1426 Bagley St., Detroit; alpinodetroit.com), plus more to look forward to in 2024. If there are some or many you haven’t tried yet, winter is a great time to eat some good, comforting food with friends and family.

Go on a road trip Up North If you head north, you'll have a better chance of frolicking in the snow. Maybe this is a good opportunity to take a mini Michigan road trip to cozy cabins or family cottages Up North. Plus, the minimal amount of snow and ice means driving a few hours might be a little easier than it would otherwise.

Take the Polar PlungeStrip down for a good cause. The annual Polar Plunge is set for Friday, March 1 at the Bayview Yacht Club (100 Clairpointe St., Detroit; classy.org). The event is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run and encourages Polar Plungers to register and raise funds to support year-round sports training and athletic competition for the Special Olympics Michigan. Those who raise $100 or more get a sweatshirt and sliders — that should help warm you back up.

Enjoy ice creamWhile ice cream in the ice cold might not be the best idea, the winter is also a good time for comforting sweets. On days when it's not too freezing, head over to metro Detroit's essential ice cream shops that do business year-round.

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Layla McMurtrie

Layla McMurtrie is the digital editor of Detroit Metro Times. She's passionate about food, music, art, and Detroit's culture and community. Her work has been featured in the Detroit Free Press, Between the Lines, Metromode, and other various Michigan publications.