As a first round of snow tapers off across Michigan, weather officials are preparing for another round moving in Tuesday, Dec. 9, into Wednesday, Dec. 10, with most accumulation expected in the Lower Peninsula.
From 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, through 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, northern areas of the Lower Peninsula and mid-Michigan, including the northern tip of Michigan’s Thumb, are expected to see the most snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service’s Probabilistic Precipitation Portal.
Amounts are forecast to range from 3-7 inches. A winter weather advisory is in effect because conditions could create hazardous travel.
For the Upper Peninsula, the 24-hour accumulation is expected to be lighter, ranging from 0.1-4 inches. Southwest areas, and cities near Michigan’s southern border, are also expected to see lighter amounts.
Parts of Barry, Ionia, Kent and Tuscola counties could get 0.01 to 0.02 of an inch of freezing drizzle.
“Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning (Dec. 10) and evening commutes. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” said the NWS.
By Friday, Dec. 12, northern- and mid-Michigan could see up to a total 8 inches of snow accumulation, and 0.02-0.03 of an inch of ice in southern Michigan.
Here’s how to track snow accumulations locally in Michigan, and the highest amounts expected by the end of the work week.
How much snow is in my driveway?
To see local snowfall amounts, enter your address into the search bar on the map.
How much snow will be on the ground by Friday?
The NWS’s 72-hour outlook, (from Dec. 9-12) shows the expected snowfall accumulation:
Contact Sarah Moore @ smoore@lsj.com
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Winter storm moves east. See latest snowfall predictions for Michigan
Reporting by Sarah Moore, Lansing State Journal / Lansing State Journal
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