Parts of Lower Michigan will see several inches of snow on Monday.
Areas along the Michigan coast of Lake Michigan, from South Haven up through Traverse City, are under a winter weather advisory with up to five inches of snow expected on Monday into Tuesday. The fast-moving clipper system is expected to wind down Monday night, for most areas.
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Here’s what the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said on Sunday:
“A quick shot of winter weather is expected from Monday morning to Tuesday morning. Many areas will see some wet snow Monday morning. Snow will then transition by Monday evening to narrower, more focused and intense bands downwind of Lake Michigan. Locally hazardous travel conditions are expected in parts of southwest and northwest Lower Michigan.”
Van Buren County is under a winter storm warning with upwards of six inches possible.
Areas near Traverse City could see between two and five inches of snow, while areas like Muskegon will see closer to three inches, according to NWS estimates.
NWS said the biggest hazards with the storm will be slick roads, near-zero visibility and blowing snow, making travel dangerous.
Parts of the Upper Peninsula will also see a few inches of snow on Monday, into Tuesday.
Here are maps from NWS showing snow accumulation chances in Lower Michigan:
Snow in Metro Detroit?
Here’s what 4Warn’s Ron Hilliard says:
Metro Detroit will see a mix of rain and snow showers as temperatures peak in the mid to upper 30s, which is near normal. The chance of light snow accumulation is greater in the Thumb, where snow bands develop. These areas, mainly east of M-19, could pick up 1 to 2 inches of snow. Elsewhere in Southeast Michigan, any accumulations will be under an inch and mostly on grassy surfaces, cars, and decks.