Michigan faces a series of winter storms bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions statewide.
Statewide Winter Storms Expected to Impact Travel and Safety
DETROIT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:53 PM on December 5, 2024.
Southeast Michigan: Frigid Temperatures and Light Snow
Residents in Southeast Michigan should prepare for persistent cold temperatures into Saturday, with apparent temperatures ranging from zero to around 10 degrees early Friday morning. There is a chance of light snow accumulation of less than one inch north of M-59 on Saturday morning. A warming trend is expected over the weekend, leading to rain from Sunday night into Monday.
Southwest Michigan: Lake-Effect Snow and Temperature Fluctuations
In Southwest Michigan, lake-effect snow continues to affect the region, particularly along a Muskegon to Kalamazoo line. No significant precipitation events are expected from the weekend into mid-next week. Temperatures are anticipated to warm over the weekend and then decrease into the following week.
Northern Lower Michigan: Windy Conditions with Accumulating Snow
Northern Lower Michigan is experiencing windy conditions with accumulating lake-effect snow showers targeting snowbelt areas. A pattern change is ahead, with mixed precipitation possible from Friday through Sunday.
Upper Peninsula: Heavy Snow Bands and Blustery Winds
The Upper Peninsula is under the influence of heavy lake-effect snow bands, particularly in northerly belts. The combination of heavy snow and blowing snow is leading to dangerous travel conditions and near-zero visibility in affected areas. Blustery north-northwest winds, gusting up to 30-45 mph, are expected, especially near Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Wind chills are dropping to near or just below zero for much of the central and western parts of the region.
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