Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs Tailgaters at Saturday’s playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders are in for snow and rain in the morning.Why It MattersDetroit’s winter weather might put a damper on tailgating festivities outside of the Ford Field stadium. While this type of forecast is nothing new for Michiganders, visitors might not be as accustomed.Detroit Weather TodayIt is mostly sunny in Detroit today, with a high near 37 degrees Fahrenheit. There will be rain and snow overnight, with a steady temperature of about 34 degrees. There is a possibility of less than a half inch of new snow accumulating.
Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on January 5. Tailgaters at Saturday’s playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders are in for snow and rain in the morning.
Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, on January 5. Tailgaters at Saturday’s playoff game between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders are in for snow and rain in the morning.
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Detroit Weather TomorrowRain and snow are likely in Detroit before 9 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow when it will turn into just snow. The snow will gradually end, only accumulating possibly less than a half inch. Wind gusts could reach 20 miles per hour.AccuWeather warns that roads will be slow and slippery Saturday morning, but they should improve in the afternoon.It will be a high of 36 degrees tomorrow, with temperatures dropping to about 26 degrees by 5 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy Saturday night, with a low of about 12 degrees.When Does The Lions-Commanders Game Start?Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. Eastern time at Ford Field. Since it’s an indoor stadium, the winter weather won’t affect the game.Detroit: 7-Day ForecastSunday: Cloudy with a high near 18 degrees during the day and mostly cloudy with a low of about 0 degrees at night.Monday: Partly sunny with a high near 8 degrees during the day and mostly cloudy with a low of about negative 4 degrees at night.Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high near 4 degrees during the day and partly cloudy with a low of about negative 7 degrees at night.Wednesday: Partly sunny with a high near 13 degrees during the day and mostly cloudy with a low of about 9 degrees at night.Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a high near 25 degrees during the day.Detroit February Weather PredictionThere will be periods of snowfall during the first week of February in Detroit, followed by showers and then more snowy periods. The month will end with snow showers. The average temperature in February will be 24 degrees.What People Are SayingDan Campbell, head coach of the Detroit Lions, on X, formerly Twitter: “This is a sports town. We feel the love and appreciate it.”Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, via the team’s X account: “You got to go out there and stick to your routine, stick to who you are, the process of what got you there, and go out there and just play football.”Byran DeArdo, NFL writer for CBS Sports: “The Lions don’t play dull postseason games. Each of their three playoff games last year came down to the wire, and I expect that to again be the case on Saturday night. Washington will make them earn it, but the Lions should come out on top while getting to within a game of the Super Bowl.”What Happens NextThe winners of the divisional games this weekend will move on to the Conference championships on January 26. Those next two games will decide who’s going to Super Bowl LIX on February 9.
