Thanksgiving Lake Effect Snow and Winds

High impact lake effect snow event expected Wednesday evening through Friday. Snow amounts of 6” to 12” are likely in typical NW snow belts and areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. Read More >

Thanksgiving Week Travel Outlook

A period of heavy lake effect snow and strong winds is expected from Wednesday night through Friday. Worst travel conditions are anticipated Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Whiteouts at times, blowing and drifting snow, and rapidly changing conditions will lead to dangerous travel for parts of the area. Plan extra time and check the latest forecast before traveling!

Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate heading into Thanksgiving. Rain turns to snow Wednesday, followed by periods of heavy lake-effect snow and strong winds Thanksgiving Day into Friday. Plan for blowing snow, reduced visibility, and hazardous travel at times.

Thanksgiving Lake Effect Snow and Winds

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