Cold weather advisory for southeast Michigan

Subzero wind chills are expected this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for southeast Michigan.

Even though today’s high will reach about 35 degrees, overnight lows are expected to dip well below zero with wind chill. The Weather Service says frostbite on exposed skin can happen in under 30 minutes.

The advisory is in effect until around noon Saturday.

A warmup is expected Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures trending above normal and highs and lows climbing out of the teens.

Additional headlines for February 6, 2026 Detroit opens shelters and respite sites

Until then, the city of Detroit is offering standby shelters and expanded library respite hours to protect residents from the deep freeze.

In partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, the sites will operate from 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, through noon Monday, Feb. 9.

If you are concerned about someone’s safety, call 911 to request a welfare check.

More information, including locations and hours, is available at detroitmi.gov.

Big Sean and Usher youth facility opens at Michigan Central

A $1 million investment in an entertainment production facility for Detroit youth from Big Sean and music artist Usher is now official. Leaders held a ribbon cutting this week for the new space.

The facility is part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit and is located on the fifth floor of Michigan Central Station.

The new hub includes creative technology studios, special effects labs and a literary and storytelling lounge. It is designed for young people ages 14 to 24.

Programming is set to begin Sunday, Feb. 9.

Sports

The Pistons lost at home Thursday to the Washington Wizards, 126 to 117.

Detroit looks to bounce back tonight against the New York Knicks at Little Caesars Arena. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m.

Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday. Even if the Lions are not playing, keep an eye out for new commercials from Detroit based organizations Rocket Companies and Redfin. Kickoff is 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

Book event: Lachi discusses I Identify as Blind

Grammy-nominated artist Lachi will speak at an event Monday, Feb. 9, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for her new book, I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power.

The event includes a conversation with disability advocate Tameka Citchen Spruce.

Lachi was born legally blind and identifies as neurodivergent. The book explores her experiences, with the goal of challenging stereotypes and empowering people with disabilities.

For more information, visit Eventbrite.