Michigan temperatures could reach 80 degrees in rare April forecast — but it won't last

Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press
Updated ·3 min read
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Step outside for a minute, take a deep breath, and ask yourself: Is it April or June?

Michigan is finally getting a rare appearance of sunny, 70-degree weather in April, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake. In fact, forecasters say it might even hit 80 degrees and some 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.

That presents an opportunity to get outdoors and make the most of the summer-like week. Here are ideas:

Here is a guide on a few activities to enjoy the sun this week:

Visit a park

Go for a stroll in the park with your pet or take the kids out to the playground to soak up the sun.

Beacon Park is a local park that offers different events throughout the season. Events include concerts, shopping markets and even yoga classes.

Get ice cream

It's nothing like eating a sweet delicious cold treat on a warm sunny day.

A few local ice cream shops in Detroit:

  • Cold Truth: 4240 Cass Ave.

  • Detroit Water Ice Factory: 1014 Woodward Ave.

  • Huddle Soft Serve:2 John R St.

  • Milk & Froth: 535 Griswold St.

  • Mister Dips: 19 E. Grand River

  • Treat Dreams: 4160 Cass Ave.

Go to a Tigers game

The Tigers have a couple of games this weekend lined up at Comerica Park.

  • April 14: Giants vs Tigers at 6:40 p.m.

  • April 15: Giants vs Tigers at 1:10 p.m.

  • April 16: Giants vs Tigers at 1:10 p.m.

Do yard work

Start early by pulling out the weeds to prepare to start planting those roses and sunflowers. Clean up debris from the yard and start prepping those plant beds.

Play sports

Visit a local golf course to get active during the warm weather or go to a local park to play a couple of games of basketball.

Attend a concert

A few concerts are coming to metro Detroit this week.

  • April 11: Lil Wayne at The Fillmore Detroit

  • April 13: Chlöe: The In Pieces Tour at The Fillmore Detroit

  • April 13: The Rocket Man Show at Fisher Theatre.

  • April 13: Avery Sunshine at Motorcity Casino Hotel

  • April 14: The Piano Guys at Masonic Temple Theatre

  • April 15: R&B Music Experience featuring R&B singers Tyrese, Xscape, 112 and Silk at Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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Events going on this week throughout metro Detroit

  • April 14: Party101 with Matt Bennet former actor on Nickelodeon's Victorious at The Fillmore Detroit.

  • April 15: Salsa Dance Party at Detroit Symphony Orchestra starting at 8 p.m.

  • April 16: 313 Comedy at Detroit Shipping Company located at 474 Peterboro St. The event is free and starts at 7 p.m.

Take advantage of this week because the summer weather isn't going to last. Weather forecasters say it's back to normal for metro Detroit by Sunday when metro Detroit will see more seasonable temperatures in the mid-50s and low 60s.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan temperatures could reach 80 degrees in April forecast