Most of Michigan will be getting at least some snow on Sunday, through Monday, with some parts of the state getting several inches in the first winter storm of the season.
---> UPDATED: Michigan snow forecast: Several more inches expected in some areas
The highest impact areas for snowfall are along the Western edge of the state, up through Traverse City, which could see around 4-6 inches of snow. Areas from Muskegon up through Ludington are expected to see 3-6 inches.
Areas near Gaylord could see closer to 6-8 inches through Monday.
Here’s the forecast from the National Weather Office in Gaylord:
“Accumulating snowfall will continue today, followed by lake effect snow showers behind today’s system. Snow showers will continue to progress across northern Michigan through this evening. Snowfall becomes more cellular, mainly impacting classic NW snow-belt locations. Highest accumulations of 4-6″ with locally higher amounts possible today and an additional 6-8′' of snow tonight and Monday for snow-belt areas.”
Upper Peninsula snow
Parts of the Upper Peninsula could see upwards of 10 inches of snow, with winter storm warnings in effect for areas like Munising, Grand Marais, Newberry and Ironwood.
Snow in Metro Detroit
Here’s the forecast as of Monday morning from Ashlee Baracy:
Snow will be widespread throughout the day and the night. Snow showers will still be widespread by midnight.
The snow will taper off overnight, but it will be downright cold. Lows drop into the low 20s, and wind chills will be in the single digits by Tuesday morning. (Read more here)
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