Michigan faces snow showers and cold temperatures today, with varying conditions across regions.
Snow Showers and Cold Temperatures Across Michigan
Michigan is experiencing snow showers and cold temperatures today, with conditions varying across the state’s regions.
Southeast Michigan
DETROIT — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:37 AM EST on December 20, 2024.
Snow Showers and Cold Temperatures Expected Today
- Snow Accumulation: 3 to 5 inches expected, with locally higher totals up to 6 inches in the eastern Thumb region.
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect for the Saginaw Valley until 5 PM and eastern Thumb until 10 PM.
- Temperatures: Daytime highs in the 20s; morning lows in the teens and single digits.
- Upcoming Weather: Next chance of snow and rain arrives on Monday.
Southwest Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:37 AM EST on December 20, 2024.
Morning Snow and Slick Roads Anticipated
- Snowfall: Bursts of heavier snow, locally up to 1 inch per hour, expected this morning.
- Travel Advisory: Impact-based advisory issued for the Friday morning travel period, including areas near I-96 and I-94.
- Temperatures: Cold weekend ahead with daytime highs in the 20s.
- Weather Outlook: Pattern change towards warmer weather expected next week, with a few possibilities for precipitation.
Northern Lower Michigan
GAYLORD — Issued by the National Weather Service at 6:07 AM EST on December 20, 2024.
Accumulating Snow Expected into Early Afternoon
- Snowfall: Greatest accumulations near the Lake Huron shoreline, particularly in Alpena, Alcona, and Arenac counties.
- Winter Weather Advisory: In effect; see ongoing advisories for details.
- Cold Spell: Another brief very cold spell expected Saturday into Saturday night, with highs in the teens and potential for sub-zero lows.
- Upcoming Weather: Potential for widespread snowfall Monday into Monday night; trending warmer and drizzly for the remainder of the forecast period, including the Christmas holiday.
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
MARQUETTE — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:35 AM EST on December 20, 2024.
Lake Effect Snowfall Along Lake Superior Shores
- Snowfall: System snow ending, transitioning to lake-enhanced to lake-effect snowfall along the eastern half shores of Lake Superior today.
- Winter Weather Advisories: Set to expire at 7 AM EST as system snow concludes.
- Upcoming Weather: Another system could bring a few inches of snow on Monday; likely drier and warmer conditions expected for Christmas Eve into Christmas Day.
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