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Winter Storm Warning:โ Heavyโ Snow, Travel Chaos Likely – Live Updates
Michigan Braces for Impact: Widespread Winter Weather Alerts Issued
A significant winter weather system is impacting Michigan today, Monday, November 27th, โbringing with it the threat of heavy โsnow, gusty winds, and hazardous travel conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple warnings and advisories โคacross the state, urging residents to prepare for disruptions and exercise caution.
West Michigan & Upper Peninsula Under Winter Storm Warnings
Winter Storm Warnings are currently in effect for portions of โWest Michigan and โtheโข Upper Peninsula. These areas are expected to receive โsubstantial snowfall,coupled with strong winds,creating blizzard-like conditions andโฃ possibly โleading to scattered power outages. Commutes will be significantlyโ impacted.
Coastalโ communities along Lake Michigan, including Ludington and Benton Harbor, are forecast to accumulateโ 3 to 6 inches ofโค snow by evening.โข Cities surroundingโฃ these areas – Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Holland, and South Haven – are โขunder aโฃ winter Storm Advisory.
further north, in theโข Upper Peninsula, marquette and Algerโข counties are predicted to receive 2 to 4 inches of snow, with windโ gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. โAdditional advisories extend to Keweenaw, Houghton, Baraga, Delta, Luce, and parts of Schoolcraft counties and remain in effect through Tuesday.
metro Detroit: Cold Temperatures and Potentialโค Overnightโข Snow
While โMetro Detroit โขis expected toโ avoid significant snowfall during the day, residents should be preparedโฃ for the possibility ofโฃ up to an inchโฃ of accumulation overnight. โข โฃMonday’s high temperature is forecastโข to be 34 degrees Fahrenheit, with โขovernight lows droppingโฃ to 24 degrees. Wind chills are expected to fall โคbelow 20 degrees, creating dangerously cold conditions.
The frigidโค temperatures โคare expected to persist โคinto Tuesday before a gradual warming trend begins later in the week.
Weekendโ Snowfall Sets the Stage
This current system follows โคa weekend that saw Michigan experiance its firstโข widespread snowfall ofโ the season. Metro Detroit recorded approximately 2 inches of snow, while areasโ west of Marquette received up to 18 inches.
Travel Advisory
The Michigan Department ofโฃ Transportation (MDOT) advises motoristsโ to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. โฃif travel is essential, drivers should:
- Slowโ down and increase following distance.
- Be prepared for slippery road conditions.
- Ensure vehicles are properly winterized.
- Carryโ a winter emergency kit.
For up-to-date road conditions, visit โค MDOT’s website.
The combination of snow and wind will create hazardous travel conditions acrossโ much of Michigan.โข Please heed all warnings and advisories and take necessaryโข precautions.
– National Weather Service
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