A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in effect for Southeast Michigan, concluding at 1 p.m. today. During this advisory, residents can expect between 1 to 3 inches of snow across the area. The most significant accumulations are likely to occur between I-94 and I-69.
Impact of Incoming Snow
The National Weather Service in Detroit reports that light snowfall began this morning. This snowfall will create slick road conditions and reduce visibility, leading to hazardous travel. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys today.
Forecast Timeline for Snowfall
- Snowfall Duration: Snow is forecasted to peak between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., tapering off by early afternoon.
- Accumulation Estimates: Most areas will see 1 to 3 inches, with higher totals near the M-59 corridor potentially reaching 4 inches.
- Additional Snow: Light accumulations of up to 1 inch may occur tonight into Thursday, particularly north of M-59.
Temperatures today are expected to transition from the mid-teens in the morning to just below 30 degrees before the arrival of a cold front. After these snow showers, minor drizzle or flurries may occur this afternoon.
Upcoming Weather Conditions
On Thursday, scattered snow showers and flurries are predicted, influenced by west winds that will make wind chills feel significantly colder. An arctic front is expected to bring more snow activity Thursday evening.
Cold Snap Expected This Weekend
The coldest temperatures of the week are anticipated on Friday, with daytime highs dropping to single digits. Wind chills could potentially reach minus 10 degrees or lower. By Friday night, arctic high pressure will reduce wind speeds, but temperatures will plummet to well below zero early Saturday morning.
This period of extreme cold could be the most frigid since January 2019. As a winter storm approaches the southern United States this weekend, there is a 30% chance that it may extend moisture into the southern and eastern Great Lakes on Sunday.
