Northern Michigan residents could see as much as 8 inches of snow through by Tuesday in lake effect snow areas, the National Weather Service said Monday morning.
“Accumulating lake effect snow will continue across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight,” the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said on X.
Around Gaylord, there could be an additional 3 to 6 inches of snow, up to 8 inches, the weather service said.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from the Mackinac Bridge south to Gaylord, and from Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City east nearly to Rogers City, the weather service said. All of northern Michigan is under a hazardous weather advisory.
Residents and travelers should expect snow showers Monday, the Gaylord NWS office said.
“The combination of snow-covered roads, gusty winds leading to patchy blowing snow, and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel conditions at times,” the NWS said.
Monday afternoon, temperatures are expected to fall to 16 degrees by 4 p.m. with winds increasing to 30 mph. Monday night, the wind chill could be 5 below zero.
Is it expected to snow in west Michigan?
West Michigan is under a winter weather advisory until Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said.
Snow showers are expected through Wednesday, the NWS said. Winds on Monday could reach 25 mph with highs in the low 20s and lows falling to near single digits overnight.
Wind chills Monday night could be below zero.
“Cold air sweeps in today dropping temperatures below the 20 degree mark which will continue into Wednesday,” the weather service said. “When these temperatures combine with snow it usually produces snow and ice covered roads as salt is less effective. You will need to slow down if traveling and prepare for slippery conditions.”
How cold will it get in Lansing?
Lansing is under a winter weather advisory until Tuesday at 7 a.m. Snow showers are likely at times with falling temperatures.
Lows Monday night could reach 10 degrees with additional snow falling. Wind gusts could be as high as 23 mph.
How cold will it be in Detroit this week?
Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and Port Huron, will see scattered snow showers after 1 p.m. Monday, the weather service said.
Winds won’t be as strong as on the west side of the state or in northern Michigan, but still could reach 24 mph, the NWS said.
Snow showers are likely overnight into Tuesday with about 1-2 inches possible.
Colder air will settle in with highs in the mid 20s and lows in the teens.
How much snow will the Upper Peninsula get this week?
The Marquette National Weather Service office, residents could see Isolated snow showers Monday night. The high will only reach about 18 degrees. Winds could reach 25 mph with wind chills as low as zero.
Snow showers are expected at times through Wednesday, the weather service said.
In Sault Ste. Marie, there is a hazardous weather outlook in place with the potential for 2 to 6 inches of lake effect snow.
Temperatures will fall before rebounding later this week. Tuesday’s high could be 18 degrees with a low of 5 degrees.
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
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