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Lake-effect snow forecast Michigan tonight through Saturday
MLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A robust lake-effect snow event is expected from tonight through Saturday morning in Michigan, driven by a northeast wind rather than the usual northwest direction, focusing snowfall in specific areas.
- Cold air aloft combined with relatively warm ground temperatures, such as 47 degrees in Leelanau County, will cause snow to fall in streaks and melt quickly upon landing, resulting in limited accumulation.
- Northern Lower Michigan counties including Leelanau, Benzie, western Grand Traverse, and part of Wexford are forecasted to receive 1-3 inches of snow on grass, while areas near Lake Michigan's shoreline will likely see little to no accumulation due to warmer conditions.
- The Upper Peninsula, especially west of Marquette, is under a winter weather advisory with up to 10 inches of snow expected, and most of the U.P. could receive at least an inch.
- This event marks the first measurable snowfall of the season in Michigan, with snowflakes expected statewide outside of the primary snowbelt regions.
