Latest Short-Term Forecast Update/Special Weather Statement . The National Weather Service is predicting a massive storm across the Midwest this weekend. Michiganders are cautioned to drive slowly, and carry a winter survival kit in their cars at all times. There will be a sharp cutoff in snow amounts...In the Thumb area, a mix of rain, sleet and snow is expected to begin falling sometime after 7 p.m. tonight. Hazardous beach conditions are expected midday today through this evening at many Lake Michigan beaches of western Mackinac, Benzie and Manistee counties. Northeast winds will gust as high as 40 mph.The heaviest snow is expected north and west of a line from Whitehall to Clare, with mostly sleet and freezing rain southeast of that line.There is a winter storm watch and flood watch in Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, and Oakland Counties. Heavy rain is expected to begin Friday night, with total amounts in the 2 to 3.5 inch range expected. There is a winter storm warning for the region including Grand Rapids, South Haven, Jackson, Lansing, Clare, and Ludington. The heaviest precipitation is expected in the Tri-Cities area, and travel conditions could get dicey.“There is a potential for heavy freezing rain over portions of the area tonight,” NWS staff in the Detrot/Pontiac office said.
Bill’s Blog. The storm is expected to last the entire weekend.The National Weather Service winter storm warning area as of Fri, Jan. 10, 2020 at 9:38 a.m. Mac Bridge. This includes an area from Saginaw down to Flint and east to Port Huron. All rights reserved ( Freezing rain producing ice accumulations around half an inch possible.
National Weather Service Home page. Large Tornado in Manitoba, Canada Friday Evening August 8, 2020; UTC Conversion Chart. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Macomb … Wind gusts could peak at 45 mph.“An impactful winter storm is on tap for northern Michigan late tonight through Sunday,” meteorologists at the NWS Gaylord office said. “While snow/blowing snow is expected for most, a messy wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is possible along/south of M-72.”An impactful winter storm is on tap for northern Michigan late tonight through Sunday. That’s the likely area for up to a quarter inch of ice to develop in the line where rain is transitioning to snow. “A small shift in the track of the storm will make a big difference in snow amounts, especially for the counties bordering Lake Superior,” staff there said. There is a winter storm watch for the northern part of the state, including Traverse City, Gaylord, Alpena, Houghton Lake, and the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula.Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 inches and ice accumulations of around three tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph, which may further increase later Sunday morning.There is a flood watch in Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Shiawassee, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. ET, Sunday. Snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 10 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth to three tenths of an inch are expected. A wintry mix is expected north of I-96, while mainly rain is expected along and south of I-96. Snow and ice accumulations are expected across Central Lower.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Thunderstorms are expected late Saturday night, and a there is a possible transition into freezing rain Saturday.There is also a lakeshore flood advisory for Macomb County.The city of Detroit released a statement Friday morning saying crews are cleaning out storm drains to help reduce potential flooding, and is requesting citizens and businesses do the same. NOAA National Weather Service Gaylord, MI. Sleet and snow may mix in at times, mainly north of I-69, but just light accumulations, if at all.
Forecast zone map for the state of Michigan (Link opens new browser window) List sorted by County codes | List of States That could mean widespread power outages, downed trees and wires, and difficult traveling conditions throughout the state.The northern half of the state should expect over 8 inches of snow, and the southeastern corner of the state is a under a flood warning due to heavy rains.
Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.Moderate to high amounts of light, fluffy snow are expected for the area including Marquette, Houghton, Iron Mountain, Menominee, and Ironwood. The majority of the state is set to be hit with a nasty wintery mix, resulting in heavy ice cover.Officials are warning people to be prepared for power outages by having flashlights, extra batteries, and a 72-hour supply of food, water, and medicine available to your family and pets. Winds as high as 35 to 40 mph are also expected, and could cause driting snow, minor lakeshore flooding, and beach erosion.Officials are warning of dangerous travel conditions this weekend throughout the state.A general weather outlook as of Friday morning.