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Wintry Mix Returns Thursday

Ice and Snow/Sleet Accumulations

Severe Storm Potential Thursday Night

Weekend Forecast

A wintry mix returns to northern Michigan early on Thursday before switching over to rain for most areas by late Thursday as temperatures look to warm considerably through the evening – potentially into the 50s by midnight. This may help limit any impacts from potential icing earlier in the day.

Thursday: The highest chances for accumulating snow/sleet lie across the eastern U.P. while medium chances (40-70%) exist across much of northern Michigan for at least a 0.10” of ice.

There is a chance for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday night, mainly in northern lower Michigan. Any severe storms could produce damaging wind gusts and heavy rain. However, large hail and a tornado or two can not be ruled out.

Heading into the weekend: a relatively quiet day is expected on Friday, and mild as you head further south. Rain and mixed wintry precipitation chances return Friday night and Saturday. There is some chance for freezing rain again with this system in eastern upper Michigan. Behind Saturday’s system, cooler and breezy conditions along with a few snow showers are expected on Sunday.

Icy Wintry Weather Returns Thursday; Severe Storms Possible Thursday Night

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