Thanksgiving Lake Effect Snow

A high travel impact lake effect snow and wind event is expected across parts of northern Michigan for Thanksgiving, beginning Wednesday PM and continuing into Friday. Read More >

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Thanksgiving Week Travel Outlook

Lake effect snow is expected Wednesday PM through Friday, bringing periods of heavy snow, blowing and drifting snow, and significant drops in visibility. This will lead to hazardous travel conditions and disruptions for Thanksgiving travelers. Continue to monitor the latest forecast if you have holiday plans!

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

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