How much snow is expected across the state?

A winter storm is expected to dump several inches of snow across much of Michigan this weekend.

A winter storm watch was issued Thursday for most of the state except the metro Detroit area. But metropolitan Detroit will also see measurable amounts of snow.

Update –> Winter storm warning issued for 24 counties in Lower Michigan

Here’s the snow forecast for each region of Michigan:

snow in metro detroit

Here’s the latest from 4Warn Weather’s Ashlee Baracy. Snow will begin to fall across metro Detroit by mid-afternoon Friday. Precipitation initially falls as snow at a rate of about 1 inch per hour. Then, by Friday evening, snow will turn to rain in parts of metropolitan Detroit and areas to the south as a brief period of warm air moves in after sunset.

It is important to note that while this rain chance appears limited, there is still uncertainty as to how the rain/snow line will progress northward. Where this line falls and goes will have a big impact on metropolitan Detroit’s snow totals.

We’ll be fine-tuning our forecast over the next 24-36 hours as we get a better idea of ​​Friday night’s brief warm air situation. That being said, more snow will accumulate before sunrise on Saturday, so metropolitan Detroit could possibly see 3 to 6 inches of snow. (Area near Monroe should see a little more rain and less snow.)

Communities in the northwest will likely see 6 to 8 inches of snow by Saturday, with more than 8 inches possible in the northern Thumb.

—> Details: Weekend winter storm breakdown: snow totals, metro Detroit timetable

snow in west michigan

Click here for the latest information from Grand Rapids NWS: Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to begin Friday morning in parts of Michigan and continue into Saturday.

The main concern is that it will bring wind gusts of 30 to 45 miles per hour and heavy snow, leading to blowing and blizzard conditions, whiteout conditions, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions.

Most of the accumulation occurred Friday afternoon and evening, potentially impacting evening commute times.

snow in northern lower michigan

Here’s the latest information from Gaylord’s NWS: A high-impact winter storm is expected across Michigan from Friday afternoon through Saturday.

A blizzard is possible in parts of northern Michigan Friday evening into Friday night, with up to 12 inches of snow likely in parts and wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph or more. there is.

Significant snowstorms and blowing snow are possible, and visibility may be near zero, resulting in hazardous travel conditions.

Snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Here’s the latest information from NWS on the market: Another winter storm is expected to hit the Great Lakes region on Friday, bringing heavy, wet snow to northern Michigan into Saturday.

Strong northeasterly winds will develop Friday night, gradually becoming northwesterly by Saturday night, reducing visibility and producing snowstorms.

Additionally, as the storm moves away Saturday night and continues into the weekend, dangerous wind chills and lake effects will bring even colder temperatures and snow.