Predicted heavy lake effect snow accumulation is expected in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with winter storm warnings in effect for the western side of the lower Peninsula and lighter snowfall anticipated in the Metro Detroit area.
“Up in the U.P. it’s quiet now but they’re expecting a heavier lake effect tonight,” NWS meteorologist Trent Frey said Sunday afternoon. “It’s another world up there.”
Winter storm warnings are in effect through Tuesday morning for several counties in the Upper Peninsula, with significant snowfall predicted in various cities according to the National Weather Service based in Marquette.
High amounts of snow are expected in certain areas, with wind gusts as high as 30 mph predicted for Sunday night and Monday.
A winter storm warning is also in effect for a number of counties in the northern part of the state, including the cities of Grand Marais, Munising, Newberry, and Seney.
The west side of the state is under a winter weather advisory, with Grand Rapids and surrounding counties expecting light snow accumulation until Monday morning.
“Locally, we are seeing the main area of snow coming through right now through the next few hours,” Frey said. “Light lingering snow through the rest of the afternoon. It looks like across the state we’re getting a more consistent rate.”
Additional snow accumulations are expected in certain counties, with caution advised for slippery road conditions that could impact morning commutes.
The weather service is forecasting light snow with a rain-snow mix possible southeast of an Adrian-Troy-Port Huron line, with varying amounts of snow expected in different cities across the state.
“Southeast Michigan is looking like an inch. South of Detroit may see less but we’ll see a transition late tonight with a strong cold front coming through from Lake Michigan. That could lead to heavier bursts at times and maybe some snow squalls as it could be colder tomorrow,” Frey explained.
