COLD TEMPERATURES INCOMING:
Major Cold Blast Incoming — Lake-Effect Snow Returns for Michigan..
A sharp drop in temperatures is on the way for Michigan beginning Friday, lasting through Monday and potentially into early next week. This stretch will bring well-below-normal temperatures, brisk winds, and periods of lake-effect snow, especially near the Great Lakes.
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OVERVIEW:
Cold air will begin spilling into the region Friday as a broad upper trough settles across the Great Lakes. Daytime highs will struggle to climb out of the 20s and 30s, while overnight lows dip into the teens. Wind chills will make it feel even colder — at times in the single digits, particularly during the mornings and evenings.
Here's the high and low temperatures for Friday:
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WEEKEND:
A low-pressure system will track across the Great Lakes Saturday into Sunday, bringing a mix of rain and wet snow across much of the state. The exact rain/snow line remains uncertain and will depend on surface temperatures. As the system exits, much colder arctic air will funnel southward, setting the stage for a widespread cooldown by late Sunday into Monday.
High and low temperatures for Saturday and Sunday:
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LAKE EFFECT SNOW:
Once the arctic air arrives, northwest flow over the still-warm lakes will trigger on-and-off lake-effect snow showers. Heavier, more localized snow bands could set up within 10 to 20 miles of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, and parts of central Lake Superior. Accumulations will be most significant in these favored snowbelt areas, while inland regions stay mainly dry but cold.
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EARLY NEXT WEEK:
By Monday and Tuesday, temperatures will remain well below average highs in the 20s to lower 30s, with lows in the teens. Breezy northwest winds will make it feel even colder. Confidence is increasing for continued lake-effect snow early next week, particularly across western and northern Michigan, though the exact intensity and coverage will depend on wind direction and available moisture.
High and low temperature for Monday
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OVERALL:
Michigan is heading into its first true arctic outbreak of the season. Expect a cold, blustery weekend with occasional snow near the lakes, followed by even colder air early next week. Bundle up! winter is arriving early this year...
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