A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded to include Livingston, Macomb, and Oakland Counties, effective until 4:00 PM today. As the rain/snow line settles near the I-696 Corridor, meteorologists predict continued snowfall throughout the day in these areas. An additional 2 inches of snow is anticipated, building on the already accumulated 3 to 5 inches experienced early this morning.
The advisory also remains in effect for Genesee, Lapeer, Sanilac, and St. Clair Counties until 4:00 PM. Residents can expect continuing snowfall, with higher totals predicted in these regions.
This Wednesday morning, the weather is characterized by a mix of snow and rain in some areas, while northern counties will primarily experience snow. With high temperatures reaching only 37 degrees, a significant drop in temperature is expected as the afternoon progresses, accompanied by wind gusts up to 30 MPH. Nightfall will bring colder conditions, with a low of 19 degrees.
Looking ahead to Thursday, mostly cloudy skies will prevail, with a slight chance of snowflakes or isolated snow showers. The high temperature will be around 29 degrees, followed by a low of 16 degrees overnight.
Conditions remain mostly cloudy on Friday, with an increased likelihood of snow. Highs are expected to dip to 28 degrees, and the snow that began late last night has already disrupted morning commutes, contributing to over 400 school closures across southeastern Michigan.
Meteorologists are monitoring an area of low pressure that will hover over the region throughout Wednesday morning, introducing sufficient warm air to cause a mix of rain and snow in some locales. However, areas north of I-69 should maintain snow throughout the day. As temperatures decrease during the afternoon and into the evening, a return to snow is anticipated, leading to a potential refreeze and hazardous road conditions during the evening commute.
The snowfall is expected to taper off late this afternoon, but cloudy conditions will linger into the night and into Thursday. With overnight temperatures projected to drop into the teens, any accumulated snow will likely remain on the ground. Wind chill factors may make it feel even colder, dipping into the low teens and single digits.
As the region heads into the weekend, additional snow chances will emerge on Friday and Saturday. Highs will reach the upper 20s on Friday, then fall into the mid-20s on Saturday. Overnight lows could plunge into single digits by Sunday morning, creating the possibility of wind chill temperatures at or below zero.
By Sunday, some sunshine is expected, though clouds will reappear as the new week begins. Both Monday and Tuesday are forecasted to be mostly cloudy, with a gradual warming trend bringing high temperatures into the mid-20s on Monday and into the upper 20s to lower 30s by Tuesday.
