Wintry Mess To Make For Tricky Travel

A powerful storm system is expected to move into the Great Lakes region beginning tomorrow afternoon and evening. Light to moderate snow will overspread the state from west to east. Snowfall is expected to begin around 7:00 PM across western lower and no later than 10:00 PM across eastern sections, including Metro Detroit.

Snow Moving into Michigan

Snowfall accumulations of 1-2″ can be expected along the Indiana/Michigan/Ohio border north to the I-94 corridor. North of I-94 to the I-69 corridor 2-5″ of snowfall is anticipated. Interstate 69 north into the thumb region, 3-6″ of snow is forecasted. The heaviest snowfall is expected to be north of US-10. Snowfall amounts of 6-8″ can be expected. Locally higher amounts are possible.

All modes of precipitation look probable as some warmer air begins to usher in from the south. Sleet and freezing rain will begin to mix in overnight, from the south to the north. There is currently some concern for ice accretion, however, trends will need to be monitored in later forecasts. The greatest chance of ice accretion appears to be along Interstate 94. Ice accretions to one tenth of an inch is expected in these areas. However, an isolated location may see up to two tenths of an inch of ice.

Ice Accretion for Lower Michigan

 

Hazardous road conditions will be present over the majority of the state Tuesday morning. Areas, including but not limited to, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Detroit could be heavily impacted. The Monday evening, especially late, and Tuesday morning commute will be most significantly impacted. The Tuesday evening commute from US-10 south should be in fairly good shape with areas further north still getting snow. Some issues seem possible for the Wednesday morning commute as temperatures are expected to drop back below freezing Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

School closures and delays also look possible due to the wintry mess expected to impact Michigan.

 

About Mark Spencer

Mark Spencer is the Vice President of Neoweather, LLC. He joined Neoweather in August of 2010 and has lived in Northeast Ohio for most of his life. Mark has played a vital role in helping Neoweather to advance and grow it's client base and reach. He has attended trade shows and created much of the content seen on our website, videos and our products. Outside of Neoweather, Mark works for the FAA and holds an Associate’s Degree in Air Traffic Control. He enjoys being outdoors and spends as much time as he can with his son and his wife Loretta.

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