Cold combined with wind
Wind off open water can increase cold stress quickly. Use a sheltered route and keep winter walks short for sensitive dogs.
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Detroit winters bring cold, wind, ice, and salt, while summers can turn humid with thunderstorms. Riverfront exposure can feel colder or windier than sheltered neighborhood streets.
Wind off open water can increase cold stress quickly. Use a sheltered route and keep winter walks short for sensitive dogs.
Warm, sticky days and thunderstorms can interrupt plans after a long cold season. Recheck hourly conditions before a longer outing.
Treated sidewalks and frozen ruts can irritate paws. Avoid heavily salted slush and rinse paws after winter walks.
Open waterfront paths may have stronger wind than inland blocks. Choose the more sheltered option when exposure is the main concern.