Flakes fly to start the day, but they won’t amount to much. After a deep-freeze that lasted about a week, temperatures are finally on the rebound. They tick up a bit Friday and headed into the weekend before jumping above-average next week.

We dry out tonight and the drier weather will last through the weekend. We will slowly warm up this weekend and have a chance at 40° next week.

A winter storm is expected to bring 4-7 inches of snow to Metro Detroit Wednesday and Thursday. Most of the area is under a winter storm watch, but that’s likely to be upgraded to a winter weather advisory or winter storm warning.

Light snow lingers through the morning commute before winding down by the afternoon. It won't be a lot, but it will be enough to make roads slick in spots.

For one day this winter, just let love conquer all and put off worrying about snow coming to Michigan until the weekend.

From adults-only fare like club dancing and the Dirty Show to Mahjong and TMNT, there's lots to do on this cold, cold weekend. 🦸 Browse comics and see the co-creator of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" at Great Lakes Comic Con.