Arctic air brings below-zero temperatures, wind chills across Metro Detroit

A severe Arctic cold front is set to impact the Midwest, with dangerously low temperatures and wind chills expected to arrive this weekend and persist into next week. Meteorologists predict that this will be the coldest air of the winter, with temperatures plunging into the teens below zero and wind chills reaching as low as -30 to -40 degrees in some areas. In Detroit, temperatures are forecasted to drop sharply after an initial warm-up, with high temperatures struggling to reach 10 degrees by Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns of significant risks for frostbite and hypothermia, advising residents to limit outdoor exposure and dress warmly. Additionally, light snowfall prior to the cold snap may create slippery travel conditions. Emergency services are preparing warming centers to assist those in need during this extreme weather event.