A winter storm is expected to bring snow to Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday.
Snow forecast for Southeast Michigan
This could bring 4-7 inches of snow to Southeast Michigan. A winter storm watch was issued for most of Southeast Michigan for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, but that has since been upgraded to a winter weather advisory for most areas.
The following areas have been upgraded to a winter weather advisory:
- western counties where 3-5 inches of snow is expected
- southern counties where 2-4 inches of snow is expected
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm watch is still in effect for areas where 6+ inches of snow is possible.
Click here to learn more about the difference between a winter storm watch, warning and advisory.
The heaviest snowfall is expected to begin around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will continue through about 4 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13.
By the time the storm ends, we will see a wide range of snow totals. Parts of Monroe County will get around 2 inches of snow, while areas north of I-69 are expected to get over 7 inches.
The majority of areas in Metro Detroit will get 3-6 inches of snow.
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect tomorrow afternoon into Thursday morning for portions of SE MI where expected snowfall totals range between 3-6 inches. A Winter Storm Watch remain in effect for locations where 6+ inches of snow will be possible. #miwx pic.twitter.com/erU2f0VBqS
— NWS Detroit (@NWSDetroit) February 11, 2025
Snow forecast for Southwest Michigan and Mid-Michigan
Most areas of Southwest Michigan are also expected to get around 4-8 inches of snow during this storm.
Snow could fall up to one inch per hour on Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Wed mid-day to Thursday morning, accumulating snow is likely across much of the Lower Peninsula. Generally 4 to 8 inch totals possible. Snow may fall up to 1 inch per hour Wed evening, slowing down travel speeds and increasing your chance of getting stuck in a slide-off. pic.twitter.com/23FaASf659
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) February 10, 2025
Snowfall forecast for Upper Michigan
Northern lower Michigan and eastern upper Michigan are expected to see 4-6 inches of snow, depending on the area.
The National Weather Service says the highest snowfall amounts are expected closer to Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay, where there could be 6+ inches of snow through Thursday morning.
A system moving towards the Great Lakes will bring widespread snow to the area beginning Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest snow is anticipated to be along Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron, where there is potential for 6”+ through Thursday morning, with lesser amounts elsewhere. #MIwx pic.twitter.com/Z7wqfS8QKc
— NWS Gaylord (@NWSGaylord) February 11, 2025
Track storm watches and weather advisories
To track the latest updates on advisories and other winter weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service’s website.
A 4Warn Weather Alert remains in place for Wednesday evening through Thursday morning due to the widespread accumulating snow headed to the area.
