Michigan weather forecast. See warnings, advisories

Michigan headed into a chilly, snowy Martin Luther King Jr. vacation weekend from Jan. 17 to 19, with snow in some locations on Saturday, Jan. 17, and extra might be on the best way.

A number of warnings and advisories are in impact throughout Michigan on Sunday, January 18.

A winter storm warning is in impact for Iron, Gogebic, Houghton, Marquette, Schoolcraft and Ontonagon counties within the Higher Peninsula. The remainder of UP is going through winter climate advisories and harmful climate forecasts.

Within the Decrease Peninsula, winter storm warnings are in impact for the complete Lake Michigan shoreline, together with Berry, Van Buren, Allegan, Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana, Mason, Newaygo, Lake, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Grand Traverse, Leelaneau, Antrim, Otsego and Emmet counties.

Winter climate advisories are in impact for the remainder of the Decrease Peninsula.

For these braving the Nice Lakes, heavy freeze warnings have been issued, together with gale warnings and small craft advisories.

“Heavy snow and bitter chilly winds are anticipated to start Sunday evening and proceed by means of Monday,” the spokesperson mentioned Gaylord National Weather Service workplace mentioned. “Additional snowfall of 4 to 12 inches with domestically increased quantities is feasible by Monday night. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are anticipated Monday morning and afternoon.

“Wind chills may even drop properly under zero by means of Monday afternoon. The mix of heavy snow, wind and chilly will create widespread hazardous journey circumstances throughout northern Michigan, with the potential for whiteouts at occasions, particularly in open areas.”

The NWS mentioned wind chills of 25 levels under zero are anticipated within the northern Decrease Peninsula Monday night, whereas snow from the lake will make journey hazardous.

What you have to know.

Will it snow in southeastern Michigan?

The Detroit NWS workplace says to count on snow and blowing snow. Complete snow accumulations 1 to three inches, domestically increased quantities attainable. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 km/hour. Monday evening and Tuesday morning wind chills might be between 5 and 15 levels under zero.

Will it snow in northern Michigan?

the Gaylord NWS workplace says heavy snow is predicted. Complete snow accumulations between 10 and 15 cm, domestically increased quantities attainable. Heavy driving and drifting snow might fall on Monday.

Will it snow in Western Michigan?

Heavy snow and blowing snow are anticipated, the Grand Rapids NWS workplace says. Complete snow accumulations between 4 and seven inches. Wind gusts as much as 35 km/h.

Will it snow within the Higher Peninsula?

Average to heavy snow and blowing snow are anticipated, the Marquette NWS workplace mentioned. Complete snow accumulations as much as 4 inches primarily north and east of US-41. Wind gusts as much as 40 km/hour.

Will it snow in southwestern Michigan?

Snow and blowing snow are anticipated in northern Indiana, the NWS mentioned. Complete snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Wind gusts as much as 40 km/hour. Drifting and blowing snow. Visibility will probably be restricted to lower than 1 / 4 mile at occasions as a result of mixture of snow and blowing snow.

How a lot snow fell this weekend?

Here is a have a look at it snowfall reports from NWS climate stations and observers since Saturday:

• Honor: 9.5 inches
• Benzonia: 8.4 inches
• Mancelona: 8 inches
• Mount Arvon: 7.5 inches
• Bates: 5.1 inches
• Alba: 5 inches
• Paulding: 4.8 inches
• Honor: 4.7 inches
• Ironwood: 4.5 inches, 2.5 inches
• Maple Metropolis: 4.4 inches
• Cusino Lake: 4.2 inches
• Ahmeek: 4.1 inches
• Three Lakes: 4 inches
• Otsego Lake State Park: 3.7 inches
• Elmira: 3.5 inches
• Redridge: 3.3 inches
• Kingsley: 3.1 inches
• Wellston: 3 inches
• Hancock: 3 inches
• Allouez: 3 inches
• Negaunee: 2.7 inches
• Water throw: 2.2 inches