Winter storm warnings are currently in place for certain areas of West Michigan.
Michigan is anticipated to experience a winter storm clipper system that will deposit a significant amount of snow on Monday.
Below is a detailed analysis of the anticipated snowfall amounts in several regions of Michigan:
Snowfall in the southeastern region of Michigan
As stated by Ashlee Baracy, a meteorologist with 4Warn Weather:
Today, Southeast Michigan may have scattered to numerous snow showers due to the arrival of a cold front. Significant accumulation is anticipated mostly on grassy surfaces throughout the day. Nevertheless, a sudden decrease in temperatures to subzero levels during the evening will facilitate enhanced pavement accumulation, particularly in the Thumb region.
Sanilac county has been placed under a Winter Weather Advisory from noon till midnight on Monday. Expect bursts of lake effect snow showers in this section of the Thumb. When combined with heavy wind, visibility might be significantly reduced in this area, along with deteriorating road conditions.
Most of the Thumb might receive around an inch of accumulation, but in locations closer to the water that will have larger bursts, we can’t rule out total snow accumulation up to 3 inches. (Read more here)
Snow in West Michigan
From the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids: “Snowfall amounts will vary, but in general 2 to 6 inches of snow is expected west of Highway 131. Some isolated larger quantities are predicted south of Saugatuck. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph near the lake will generate pockets of blowing snow. Be prepared for changing travel conditions today.”
A winter storm warning is in force for regions including South Haven, Benton Harbor and Holland, expiring early Tuesday morning.
Snow in Northern Lower Michigan
From the National Weather Service: “Snow combined with gusty winds of 25-35 mph at times, will create hazardous travel conditions today, particularly along and west of US-131 in northern Lower Michigan. Temperatures plummeting below freezing this morning might produce a flash freeze on highways. Snow is anticipated to swiftly lessen tonight.”
Snow in Michigan Upper Peninsula
From the National Weather Service in Marquette: “Lake effect snow showers continue today with blustery northwest to north winds. This will cause hazardous traffic conditions across much of the U.P. Drive slow on snow covered roads and leave room between you and other cars.”