Michigan, Winter Storm and snow
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Back-to-back clipper systems are expected to bring lake-effect snow to Michigan's eastern Upper Peninsula this week, prompting a winter storm warning. In addition, snow is forecast to develop along the snowbelt this week along Michigan's west and northwest shorelines as significantly cold temperatures move in.
At 3:06 a.m. EST on Tuesday, the National Weather Service released an updated winter storm warning in effect until 7 a.m. EST for Mason, Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.
See where the snow storm is developing over Michigan with live Doppler radar. Winter storm warnings, watches are in effect.
The first winter storm of the season is expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Saturday. The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather team has called for a NEXT Weather Alert Day for Saturday. Let's start with the usual response of 'It's Michigan; it's supposed to snow.'
There are 15 counties in Michigan under winter weather alerts because of a chance to get up to 12 inches of snow.
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Michigan Forecast: Widespread snow expected Monday night, where the heavy lake effect will fall
A Winter Weather Advisory covers Ottawa, Newaygo and Lake counties for the same period, with 3 to 7 inches of snowfall expected. The most intense snowfall is anticipated this afternoon and evening as southwest winds draw moisture across Lake Michigan, with snow rates potentially reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour in the hardest-hit areas.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with over 450 delays and dozens of cancellations after a winter storm swept through Southeast Michigan, FlightAware said Sunday night.
Fresh off a snowy weekend, a new winter storm watch has been issued for Monday night, targeting three West Michigan Counties: Ottawa, Muskegon, and Oceana. Lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan is expected to deliver at least 6 inches more, with a foot possible by Tuesday morning.