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Michigan Driving Will Be ‘Hazardous’ in These Areas This Weekend

Author Anne Erickson
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Why couldn’t the snowstorm have waited until after the holidays? This weekend is one of the busiest for travel the entire year, and now, it will be hampered with a major snowstorm across much of the Midwest and across the U.S.

According to AccuWeather.com, there’s even a 16% chance of Mid-Michigan (the Lansing, Flint and Jackson areas) of getting up to 18 inches of snow. Those kind of totals are usually reserved for the Upper Peninsula. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is in, and the NWS along with the Michigan State Police are urging people to get their errands done on Thursday.

Specifically, in Reed City, Clare, Big Rapids, Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Alma, Ionia, St. Johns, Charlotte, Lansing, Battle Creek and Jackson, the NWS says that from 4 p.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Saturday, “Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will mainly impact Friday and Saturday travel. Power outages are possible.” They add, “While the snow will start by mid afternoon on Thursday, the strong winds will not start until Friday morning. It is then that conditions will become dangerous due to low wind chills, blowing snow, and very low visibilities. Power outages are possible.”

In Ann Arbor, Detroit, Adrian, and Monroe, the NWS says that from 7 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Saturday, “Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and produce sporadic power outages. Wind chills of 15 below zero will also produce dangerously cold conditions.”

On the west side of the state, in Ludington, Baldwin, Hart, Fremont, Muskegon, Grand Haven, Jenison, Grand Rapids, Holland, Hastings, South Haven and Kalamazoo, expect total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Is it spring yet?

10 Michigan Restaurants Open on Christmas Day

  • Red Lobster

    Oh, the Red Lobster biscuits are so good. Yes, they are perfect for Christmas. I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. Select Red Lobster restaurants are open on Christmas Day. Find the full list of open ones and their hours here.

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  • Applebee’s

    This one surprises me. I had no idea that Applebee’s was open on Christmas Day. Apparently, select locations are open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so you need to check with your local restaurant.

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  • Boston Market

    Boston Market serves up the kind of traditional Christmas food that people know and love. Many locations for the restaurant are open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They also have their annual “heat-and-serve dinners.” Check with your local restaurant for the details.

    https://www.bostonmarket.com/location/search

  • Waffle House

    Waffle House is always open! Seriously, they have a 24/7/365 policy that makes them a favorite for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Who doesn’t love the idea of fresh, sweet waffles on Christmas? I’m in.

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  • IHOP

    I already shared my IHOP story. My favorite Christmas ever was spent at an IHOP with my family. It was an emergency situation, but I loved it. IHOP is open on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. But, as always, double check the hours at your local location.

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  • Denny's

    Denny’s restaurants are open every day of the year, so that means they’re a hot spot on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Hours may vary, so check your local location. Also, if you’d rather eat at home, Denny’s has Turkey Packs that you can order and take home.

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  • McDonald's

    The Golden Arches to the rescue! Many McDonald’s locations will be open on Christmas Day. Since it’s different for corporate verses franchise locations, check with your local restaurant. I would totally stop there to get a milkshake on Christmas. Peppermint, please?

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  • Panda Express

    Feel like eating Chinese food on Christmas? Many Panda Express locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Why not switch it up this year and go Chinese? Hours vary, so call you local location to make sure they’re open.

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  • Starbucks

    If you’ve been up all night partying with Santa, then you probably need some java. Many Starbucks locations will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so you can get your caffeine fix. Call ahead for holiday hours.

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  • Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

    All Perkins locations will be open on Christmas Eve, and many will be open on Christmas Day. It varies by location, so call your local spot. I’ve actually never been to a Perkins. I might as well try it out on Christmas! They also offer a special limited menu during the holidays, which includes a Turkey Dinner deal.

    https://stores.perkinsrestaurants.com/search.html

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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