Next snow system already has Michigan as a target, this time southern Michigan

MLive.com • January 19, 2026 • nation

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An Alberta Clipper storm system is expected to bring widespread light-to-moderate snow to lower Michigan starting Tuesday night, with the heaviest snowfall likely in the southern half of the region on Wednesday.
Snowfall totals are forecasted to range from one to three inches in most areas, with four to five inches possible along the Lake Michigan shore between South Haven and Muskegon.
Despite the relatively small amounts of snow, cold Arctic air will produce tiny snowflakes that create slick road conditions, especially during the Wednesday morning rush hour.
Southeast Michigan may experience more hazardous road conditions on Wednesday compared to the larger storm earlier, as roads there have remained mostly dry so far.
Following the storm, Arctic air will settle