Michigan Weather: 18 Inches of Snow Coming This Week
It’s just mid-October, but winter is basically going to be here this coming week for a portion of Michigan. Of course, I’m talking about snow.
The Mitten is going to see its first significant snowfall this week. Some areas of Michigan will see an upwards of 18 inches of the white stuff. Here’s when and where to expect the snowstorm.
The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a winter storm warning starting Sunday (Oct. 16) for the entire western third of the Upper Peninsula. The warning states that there will be heavy snow falling between Sunday night and the middle of the day on Tuesday. Aside from the heavy area, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the southwest portion of the U.P. for lighter accumulations of snow. A winter storm watch is also effect for the central section of the Upper Peninsula for Monday night (Oct. 17) through Thursday.
If you live in lower Michigan, like me, you could also see some snow. According to the NWS, Monday through Wednesday, Michiganders should expect some accumulating snow over some of lower Michigan, especially in the “snowbelt” area. Even outside the snowbelt areas of lower Michigan, cities such as Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit and Flint are projected to get a rain/snow mix on Tuesday morning, according to Weather.com. The good news if you’re not ready for the snow and cold is that much of lower Michigan is projected to be back into the 60s and even 70s by next weekend. It appears summer will have one last hurrah.
Regarding the NWS at Marquette’s winter storm warning area, they state, “Heavy, wet snow begins tonight and continues through Monday night, resulting in poor travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 16 inches in the higher terrain a few miles inland from Lake Superior with locally higher totals approaching 2 feet possible across the Michigamme Highlands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Monday afternoon then as high as 50 mph Monday night.”
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