DETROIT – Weather alerts, including a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory, are up for Detroit and all of Southeast Michigan!
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 10 p.m. in the following Southeast Michigan counties:
- Genesee
- Lapeer
- Lenawee
- Livingston
- Macomb
- Oakland
- Sanilac
- St. Clair
- Sanilac
- Washtenaw
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. in the following Southeast Michigan counties:
- Wayne
- Monroe
The first significant snowfall of fall/winter 2015-2016 is happening this weekend for Detroit in Southeast Michigan. Some areas will see 6 inches or more of snow when all is said and done.
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Here is the amount of snow on the ground as of 3:07pm ET:
| Howell 10.0" | Manchester 8.0" | Brighton 7.5" | Clarkston 6.2" |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Lyon 6.0" | Ann Arbor 4.0" |
Light to moderate snow will continue to fall the rest of the day.
Most of Southeast Michigan will see persistent light and moderate snow. Some areas in Monroe County and other towns along Lake Erie, the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair will experience a brief period (between 1pm and 3pm ET) of a rain-snow mix.
Regardless of what falls, drivers and pedestrians must use extreme caution as they head outdoors and travel. This being our first measurable snow of the season, we are being jolted into the swing of things. It is important to quickly remember that ramps, bridges and overpasses freeze first and any untreated surfaces, including sidewalks, parking lots, driveways and secondary roads, are very treacherous.
Final Snow Totals
After 9 PM, when most of the snow was falling, snow totals be as follows:
- In Lenawee and Monroe Counties 1 to 2 inches of snow will fall on with isolated spots receiving 3 inches.
- Between I 94 and M-59, which includes Detroit, Southfield, Birmingham, Sterling Heights and Warren, 2 to 6 inches of snow will be on the ground.
- In Livingston county; places west of Ann Arbor; and in areas north of M 59, such as Ortonville, Armada, and Lapeer, St. Clair and Sanilac County, over 6 inches of snow will be common. Some spots will see nearly 8 inches or more.
The snow that falls around for a while. Saturday night will be cold with temperatures below freezing; in the 20s.
Sunday will have scattered snow showers in the morning. Lions fans going to and from Ford Field will have the brace himself for very cold conditions. Temperatures outside the stadium will be in the middle 30s and wind chills will be below freezing all day.
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday will remain chillier than average. Afternoon temperatures will be in the middle and upper 30s and eventually the low 40s. Late night and morning temperatures will be in the 20s.
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