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Rain-snow mix forecast for Michigan. See hazards, when rain will develop

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1 month ago

January 8, 2026

MM Team

“Spring-like” climate on Thursday, Jan. 8, with above-average temperatures and night rain will change to a lot cooler temperatures by the weekend, climate officers say.

“Rain will spread across northern Michigan this evening through Friday. Temperatures will rise into the 40s and low 50s in a single day, mixed with rain that may shortly soften snow within the space,” the Gaylord Nationwide Climate Service mentioned Jan. 8 at X. “Localized minor flooding can be attainable and widespread fog will result in decreased visibility.”

By Friday afternoon, Michigan is anticipated to see 0.2 to 0.9 inches of rain, with larger quantities forecast for western Michigan and the UP, in response to the NWS’ Probabilistic precipitation portal.

The nice and cozy temperatures – starting from the higher 30s to the higher 50s – will not final as temperatures are anticipated to drop heading into Saturday, January 10, with a snowy and chilly weekend forward.

Here is a have a look at the place hazards are and the way a lot snow is anticipated within the UP:

The place is a winter climate advisory in impact in Michigan?

In western UP, Baraga and Marquette counties are under one winter weather advice in anticipation of a wintry combine (from rain to snow, sleet or freezing rain) on Thursday night, January 8. By Friday afternoon, January 9 0.5 to 5 centimeters of snow will fall in the western part of the country

“Plan for slick roads. The hazardous situations might influence Friday morning commutes,” the NWS mentioned.

As well as, a forecast for dangerous weather is in impact for northern Michigan and the UP resulting from ice jams on rivers inflicting flooding.

The place are there warnings for the Nice Lakes?

Sure. Practically all the Nice Lakes shorelines are submergedsmall craft advice for wind gusts as much as 60 km/h and harmful waves.

Lake Huron – from Presque Isle to Port Sanilac – is underneath one storm warning by Friday afternoon with wind gusts of 30 miles per hour creating 10- to 15-foot waves. Lake St. Clair can also be anticipated to see uneven waves.