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Major Winter Storm Continues Tonight Through Monday

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan through Monday. Highest snow amounts, measured in feet, will be across eastern upper Michigan. Best potential for significant icing will be across portions of northern lower Michigan. Read More >

Latest observations and forecast trends are shifting the axis of heavy snow and ice further south than earlier expectations. This is putting areas between Leelanau and Cheboygan at risk of the highest snowfall totals by Monday morning, and where an additional 8-12 inches could fall by the time you wake up. The area at greatest risk of icing of 0.5 inch has now shifted closer to a Manton to Alpena line. Be prepared for poor travel conditions, whether you are in the snow area, sleet area, or freezing rain area – it’s all bad out there.
High impact winter storm to continue through tonight with significant icing and snowfall. Consequently, travel will be dangerous with the potential for significant infrastructural impacts due to icing.
Wintry mix changes over to snow on Monday with the potential for several inches of snow across portions of the snow belts. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Additionally, strong winds in areas that received heavy icing will exacerbate any infrastructural impacts.
Cold temperatures filter in to northern Michigan behind the major winter storm. Consequently, for those who lose power, dangerously cold temperatures are expected later Monday and through Tuesday.