Winter Chill: Frigid Temps Remain, But Warmer Days Are Coming

DETROIT, MI – OK, now this is getting old. Another day and another wind chill advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service. The temperature in Detroit this morning was a frightful -3 with a wind chill of -19, according to the weather service.

But, there is hope in the form of warmer temperatures in the forecast into next week. On Monday, there's a high of 36 forecasted – just plain balmy compared the current temp. And, there is a mention of rain, too. How midwest is that?

For today through Saturday, the National Weather Service (and your mother) suggests if you gotta go out, dress appropriately with hats, gloves, scarfs and warm parkas. "The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin," the weather service said in an advisory issued early Friday morning. "Expect wind chills to range from 10 below zero to 20 below."

The National Weather Service's issued a wind chill advisory through noon today for Michigan, including the cities of Detroit, Port Huron, Howell, Pontiac, Warren, Ann Arbor, Adrian and Monroe. The weather service said to expect another wind chill advisory on Saturday morning.

Across Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan, many schools are closed and events canceled due to the bitter cold. Some 200-plus schools are closed or delayed, according to ClickOnDetroit's school closing report. Before heading, check online listings to make sure school, church or public events are still on.

The city of Detroit also has three homeless shelters available for those who need a place to stay during the cold spell.

• Cass Community Social Services, 1534 Webb, has 40 beds and provides services for families (male and female parents and children). The center is open from 4 p.m. – 8 a.m. Contact the Cass Community Social Services at (313) 883-2277.
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has 100 beds for men only. The center, at 3535 Third Ave. near downtown Detroit, is open from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 993-6703.
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries has a second location with 25 beds for women and children only. The center, 3840 Fairview between Mack and St. Jean, is open from 4:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. For information on this location, contact the Detroit Rescue Mission at (313) 331-8990.

If someone just needs a place to warm up, the city's recreation centers or Detroit Public Library branches are open during regular hours.

Meantime, here's a look at the National Weather Service forecast. Look closely – there's a mix of rain/snow expected next Thursday.

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