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We actually hit our Tuesday high temperature just before midnight which means our numbers will slowly continue to warm here in Metro Detroit this morning. Normally, our temps will keep dropping before the sun rises, but we will see mid to upper 20s warming into the low 30s with a stiff breeze keeping wind chills in the teens. The roads are in good shape as you head out and that will be the case through the morning drive, but the evening drive will likely be a snowy, different story.

Sunrise is at 8:01 a.m.

The winds on this Wednesday will be strongest during the morning and early afternoon SW 7-17 gusting 20-25mph and that means the pipeline of milder air will keep moving in here today with highs 35-40 degrees this afternoon. Snow showers will be possible today, but will be most likely late, late afternoon into this evening. So, we should get through most of the day dry with snow showers overspreading Metro Detroit for the evening drive. These snow showers may lay down 1-2″ in a few spots but it looks like a dusting for most of us, and a nuisance snow for anyone who must be on the roads this evening

Sunset is at 5:23 p.m.

Snow showers will be moving out just after midnight as some cooler air begins to move in Thursday. Temps will be much cooler on Friday and Saturday but cloudy skies and cool temps tomorrow with morning lows in the mid to upper 20s, and afternoon highs will settle in the lower 30s with a few flakes and flurries flying during the day. Winds are lighter but cooler NW 5-12mph keeping wind chills in the teens again tomorrow.

Friday will be a cooler start in the upper teens which is actually right where we should be for lows in mid-January. Highs will be limited to the middle 20s with only partly sunny skies and a cool breeze picking up NNE 5-15mph.

Saturday will be a bitter cold start in the single digits and then highs will hover in the upper teens to near 20 degrees under partly sunny skies.

A chilly Sunday too with single digits to mid 20s as we get a little more sunshine to end the weekend.

We may see some snow on MLK Day, Monday but we still need to see how the storm shapes up over the weekend. Most model data takes the storm east and south becoming a Nor’easter next week so we need to see how that situation develops.

Other model data shows a better snow chance coming our way Tuesday of next week… stay tuned.

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Mayor Duggan and KeyBank announce $10M commitment to preserve and create affordable housing

DETROIT – LISC Detroit and Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced today a $10 million investment from KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) toward the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the city through the Detroit Housing for the Future Fund (DHFF).

The DHFF, which was announced by Mayor Duggan in 2020, represents the largest single private commitment to affordable housing in Detroit’s history. The DHFF is a private investment fund managed by LISC that is committed to investing private capital into affordable housing projects in need of gap financing to move the developments forward. With a sixth project also announced today, DHFF projects representing about $40.7 million in total development costs, with a combined DHFF investment of more than $12.7 million, have been approved since the fund’s launch in the fall of 2020. Together, the deals represent the creation or preservation of a combined 224 units of affordable housing in neighborhoods across the city. The DHFF is a part of the larger Affordable Housing Leverage Fund, which is an initiative of the City of Detroit’s Housing & Revitalization Department.

“KeyBank is committed to the communities we serve. This investment is a key part of our efforts to create more strategic partnerships with Community Development Financial Intuitions across the nation and build on the success of our National Community Benefits Plan,” said Derek Reed, vice president of KeyBank CDLI. “We are proud to help LISC Detroit and the City of Detroit with their shared goal of creating and preserving affordable housing, and to making sure that no one is left behind as Detroit continues its latest renaissance.”

“Leading change for the better and being a responsible corporate citizen is at the heart of KeyBank’s purpose in Detroit and all of the communities we serve,” said David Mannarino, KeyBank Michigan Market president and commercial sales leader. “We look forward to continuing to support affordable housing and community development projects, small business and home lending in low- and-moderate income communities, and philanthropic efforts targeted toward education, workforce development and creating safe, vital neighborhoods.”

The Duggan administration has made affordable housing a top priority as it works to help Detroiters stay in their homes amid increasing rents as the city’s turnaround continues. The administration set a goal of preserving 10,000 units of existing affordable housing and the development of 2,000 units of new affordable housing through multiple public and private housing initiatives including DHFF. As of today, nearly 1,300 new affordable housing units have opened or are under construction in the city while nearly 5,700 existing affordable units either have had their affordable rents extended for another 15 to 30 years or are in the pipeline to have them extended.

“We are seeing major progress in neighborhoods across the city, but we have to ensure that all Detroiters can benefit from our city’s comeback, especially those who stuck with the city during its toughest times,” said Mayor Duggan. “KeyBank’s generous commitment helps ensure that all Detroiters, no matter their income, will have the opportunity to live in quality housing and in any neighborhood they choose.”

That commitment to community lines up with one of KeyBank’s main missions. KeyBank has a long history of lending, investing and providing charitable support in Detroit and Michigan. Since 2017, KeyBank has invested more than $152 million in its Michigan Market through its National Community Benefits Plan. Highlights include:

“The affordable housing shortage is one of the biggest issues facing our city right now,” said Tahirih Ziegler, Midwest Program vice president of LISC. “KeyBank’s $10 million contribution will go a long way in helping us to make a more equitable Detroit and provide quality affordable housing for Detroiters. LISC believes that all Detroiters, regardless of their economic means, deserve to live in quality affordable housing and that affordable housing is key to ensuring Detroit remains a place for all.”

Sixth DHFF project announced

In addition to the $10 million investment by KeyBank CDLI, LISC Detroit also announced today the sixth project to tap the fund.

The Weber Apartments, a currently vacant historic apartment building at 655 Hazelwood St. in the Piety Hill neighborhood, will be completely renovated. The Weber, built in 1927, will feature 44 units and be 100 percent affordable housing, with six apartments at or below 50 percent area median income (AMI) and the remainder at or below 80 percent AMI. This translates to rents between $750 and $1,200 a month for one-bedrooms.

The developer, Hazelwood Partners LLC, received a $2.9 million loan through DHFF for the $4.4 million project. The renovations are expected to be completed late this summer.

How DHFF works

Developers, especially housing developers, often have difficulty finding capital to finance gaps in development or redevelopment costs. The DHFF helps fill that gap by providing access to capital and financial products specifically designed to address the challenges affordable housing developers face.

The DHFF invests in the preservation of regulated and naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) units throughout the City to keep them affordable, as well as the development of new mixed-income and affordable housing in targeted multi-family housing areas. The DHFF primarily finances housing that is affordable to households at or below 60 percent of area median income (AMI), but will give priority to projects with lower incomes in order to direct the funds where the need is greatest. For example, 60 percent of AMI for an individual is $33,600, and $48,000 for a family of four.

The fund also has a mission of helping minority developers participate in the city’s turnaround through the Developers of Color Predevelopment Matching Grant Fund. This is a key goal because developers of color are currently underrepresented in the Detroit’s growth and revitalization efforts. By helping finance their developments, LISC Detroit are not only creating affordable housing but equity in development. Developers can go to www.detroithousingforthefuturefund.org to apply or learn more about the DHFF and Developers of Color Fund.

About KeyBank

KeyBank's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187.0 billion at September 30, 2021. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of more than 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit www.key.com. KeyBank is Member FDIC.

About LISC and LISC Detroit

LISC Detroit is a local organization founded in 1990, within the Local Initiatives Support Corporation network that includes 38 offices in urban areas across the country as well as a rural office that serves more than 44 states. National LISC, founded in 1980, is the largest national community development financial intermediary, combining corporate, government, and philanthropic resources to help community-based organizations revitalize their neighborhoods. LISC’s mission is that every low-income community has the chance to thrive. LISC equips struggling communities with the capital, strategy and know-how to become places where people can thrive. Working with local leaders we invest in housing, health, education, public safety and employment — all basic needs that must be tackled at once so that progress in one is not undermined by neglect in another. Sharing our expertise of 41 years, we bring together key local players to take on pressing challenges and incubate new solutions. With them, we help develop smarter public policy. Our toolkit is extensive. It includes loans, grants, equity investments and on-the-ground experience in some of America’s neediest neighborhoods. For investor inquiries and more information, visit www.liscstrategicinvestments.org/detroit-housing-for-the-future-fund.

DETROIT – Happy New Year’s Eve!

Skies will stay mostly cloudy most of the day today with high temperatures warming into the mid-40s, which is a good ten degrees warmer than yesterday.

We will likely see dry conditions until later tonight, and then it looks mainly like rain late tonight and overnight. Our winds will be on the lighter side today, moving SW to SE at 5-10 mph, making for a pretty calm New Year’s Eve around Metro Detroit.

Today’s sunset is at 5:11 p.m.

There’s a storm taking aim at the Midwestern United States on Saturday, and we are in the mix here in Pure Michigan.

Right now, it looks like we will start the day with either a wintry mix of rain and snow, switching to snow late in the day, or a brief window of rain before all snow takes over. And that snow could be stacking up.

Snow showers will be heaviest late Saturday afternoon and evening, and into early Sunday. Our computer model data is still all over the map because of the threat of rain expected at least at the onset of this storm. However, we have a good chance at seeing a good 3-6 inches of snow around Metro Detroit late Saturday into Sunday, as temps will be dropping all day tomorrow through the 30s.

Sunday will become bright and sunny as we head into the late morning and afternoon, but it will be cold and breezy after the winter storm. Temps will be in the mid-20s most of the day, with winds moving NW at 7-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph and adding a crisp wind chill.

We will ride more bright sunshine into Monday with morning lows in the teens and highs in the mid-to-upper 20s.

It will get a little warmer Tuesday after a chilly start in the teens again. We will see increasing clouds and highs in the mid-30s on Tuesday, with more snow on the way for Wednesday and Thursday of next week. There will likely be some accumulation, but it’s too early to tell how much. The snow showers moving through mid-week don’t appear to be too threatening compared to what we expect this weekend.

Stay tuned!

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DETROIT – Naturally, now that we’re past Christmas, our weather pattern is going to turn decidedly wintrier.

In fact, over the next week I have three different systems to monitor that could potentially give us a little of everything: snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Here’s the timetable:

First system

Storm #1 approaches Sunday night after midnight…we’ll be dry and fine during the evening hours. Initially, snow will develop and then, as some warmer air aloft oozes in, the snow will change to sleet (little ice balls) and freezing rain.

This change will occur from south to north so, the farther north you are, the longer you hold onto the snow (and also see some snow accumulation…probably an inch or a little more).

Conversely, those in Lenawee and Monroe Counties will not only see less snow, but a quicker changeover to just plain rain as the warmer air continues pushing in.

By 8:00 a.m., I think that areas roughly south of 8 Mile will be all rain, with sleet or freezing rain between I-696 and I-69, and still snow north of there. Again, the transition will continue moving from south to north. By noon, most of us should just have scattered light rain showers to contend with.

Temperatures Monday afternoon should rise into the low to mid 40s (5 to 7 degrees Celsius), with east winds shifting to the southwest and increasing to 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday’s sunset is at 5:07 p.m., and Monday’s sunrise is at 8:01 a.m.

Second system

We get a brief break Monday night, as temperatures drop to near freezing, and then Storm #2 moves in Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. While the exact thermodynamic details cannot be nailed down this far in advance, it appears that we’ll see snow and rain, with some snow accumulation possible.

I don’t think we’ll have as much of an issue with sleet or freezing rain on Tuesday. Highs should reach the upper 30s degrees Celsius).

Mostly cloudy on Wednesday, with highs in the low 40s (5 degrees Celsius).

Partly cloudy on Thursday and Friday, with highs in the mid 30s (1 to 2 degrees Celsius) Thursday and in the upper 30s (4 degrees Celsius) on Friday.

Third system

At this point, I think New Year’s Eve will be dry, but Storm #3 moves in on New Year’s Day, with snow, freezing rain and rain possible. What a start to the New Year…stay tuned.

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DETROIT – Good Friday afternoon!

The cold air is anchored in all day. Remember to layer up and cover exposed skin, or face the threat of frostbite within 30 minutes or less.

Afternoon high temperatures will settle into the upper teens to low 20s, with a stinging breeze moving WNW at 7-13 mph.

Most of Metro Detroit will remain mostly dry through the rest of the day. Parts of our South Zone may see some afternoon snow showers with a weak disturbance passing to our south.

Skies will become mixed with sun and clouds, so keep the sunglasses handy for your Friday and Saturday.

Today’s sunset is at 5:18 p.m.

It will be a bone chilling start to your Saturday, with lows in the single digits or low teens before sunrise.

Saturday will become very nice and very normal, with highs hitting the low-to-mid 30s, which matches our climatological average here in SE lower Michigan and Southern Ontario. Skies will start sunny on Saturday, with increasing high clouds into the mid and late afternoon.

We will see a wintry mix moving in late Saturday into early Sunday with the chance for snow, sleet and some freezing rain or drizzle. Ice is a concern late Saturday and early Sunday -- if you have the need to be out on the roads during that stretch, be mindful.

Sunday morning’s wintry mix should be moving out by 8 a.m. which will leave us to enjoy a fairly mild end of the weekend with mid-to-upper 30s and partly to mostly sunny skies into the afternoon.

Another cold front will move through late in the day Sunday, bringing temps back into the teens and 20s for both Monday and Tuesday of next week. Thankfully, there won’t be much wet weather -- most of next week still looks pretty dry on our computer model data. We’ll certainly keep you posted with any changes.

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