WINTER STORM INCOMING:

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We’re tracking another significant winter storm set to move into Michigan from Saturday evening through early Sunday morning, and this one has the potential to bring heavy snowfall, hazardous travel, and over a foot of snow in a few localized areas. While winds with this system won’t be quite as intense as the last storm, conditions will still be impactful, especially for anyone traveling after the Thanksgiving holiday.

 Storm Overview

A broad shield of snow will develop Saturday afternoon before intensifying into the evening and overnight hours. Much of the Lower Peninsula south of US-10 is expected to sit under 18+ hours of steady light-to-moderate snowfall, which will allow totals to pile up, generally around 6 inches, with more in the warned areas.

By Saturday evening, widespread travel difficulties are likely. Roads will deteriorate quickly and remain hazardous through early Sunday morning. This will especially affect major travel corridors including I-96, I-94, I-196, and US-131 south of Big Rapids.

Unless the system weakens dramatically, which current guidance does not suggest, most locations across southern Lower Michigan are locked in for a high-impact winter event.


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Current National Weather Service Alerts

 Winter Storm Warning (7 AM Saturday → 10 AM Sunday)

Counties: Calhoun, Allegan, Kalamazoo, Ottawa, Van Buren
Snow Totals: 8–12 inches
Impacts:

Roads, bridges, and overpasses becoming slick and snow-covered

Visibilities frequently dropping below ¼ mile

Worst conditions Saturday afternoon and Saturday night



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Winter Storm Warning (7 AM Saturday → 10 AM Sunday)

Counties: Portions of central, south-central, southwest, and west-central Michigan
Snow Totals: 6–10 inches
Impacts:

Hazardous travel throughout the event

Significant visibility reductions in heavier bursts of snow

Most dangerous period from Saturday afternoon into late Saturday night



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 Winter Storm Warning (3 PM Saturday → 10 AM Sunday)

Counties: Western portions of southeast Michigan, from the Tri-Cities south to Monroe County
Snow Totals: 5–8 inches
Timeline:

Light snow spreads in 1–4 PM Saturday

Heavier rates—up to 1" per hour or more—between 6 PM and Midnight
Impacts:

Travel becoming very difficult during the evening/overnight

Rapid changes in visibility

Snow-covered and slippery roads through early Sunday



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Travel & Safety Recommendations

Officials strongly advise delaying travel if possible. If you must be on the roads:

Drive slowly and cautiously; expect sudden visibility drops

Leave extra room between vehicles

Avoid sudden braking or acceleration

Use extra caution on hills, ramps, bridges, and curves

Make sure your car is fully winter-ready


Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, including:

Flashlight

Food and water

Blankets or warm clothing

Phone charger

Ice scraper and small shovel


For the most up-to-date road conditions, visit the MDOT Michigan Drive Map.

TMIWX Snowfall forecast: (Tracking Michigan weather forecast)

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