Several areas of Michigan are expected to get snow this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Some areas can expect to see rain turn into snow, with the first snowflakes arriving Wednesday evening after sunset and early Thursday morning.
Here’s everything to know about how much snow is expected to arrive in Michigan this week.
When will snow arrive in Metro Detroit?
Most of Metro Detroit will see snow arrive from 3-4 a.m. on Thursday.
This will be a wet snow that isn’t expected to stick because the ground isn’t frozen.
While a big snow storm isn’t in the forecast, drivers should give themselves extra time for their commutes Thursday morning as the roads may be slick.
Widespread rain will develop this afternoon across Southeast Michigan as a low pressure system develops over the region. Colder air filtering into the region will eventually result in snow showers developing. Total snow accumulations of an inch or less is possible for most areas. pic.twitter.com/21ONf4GBUb
— NWS Detroit (@NWSDetroit) November 20, 2024
How much snow is expected for Northern Michigan?
Unlike in Metro Detroit, northern lower Michigan has the best chance of seeing snow accumulate, according to the National Weather Service.
It is possible that this area of the state will get 2-5 inches of wet, heavy snow, overnight and into Thursday morning.
This will make for “slippery” and “messy” roads for drivers, according to the weather service.
Here is the latest in regards to snowfall tonight into Thursday morning. Several inches of wet, slippery snow will be possible across the higher terrain/interior portions of norther lower MI. Expect travel impacts for the Thurs AM commute. #MIwx pic.twitter.com/gpKUquSstc
— NWS Gaylord (@NWSGaylord) November 20, 2024
How much snow will Michigan’s Upper Peninsula get?
Rain will spread out from east to west Wednesday, with wet snow mixing in Thursday. Snow accumulations over high terrain will be 2-4 inches, according to the weather service. The snow will turn back to rain Thursday afternoon.
Rain spreads out from east to west today as a system stalls to our southeast. As the precipitation moves into the west this afternoon, some wet snow mixes in. By Thursday afternoon, snow will gradually change back to rain, with snow accumulations over high terrain.#906wx #miwx pic.twitter.com/vGySpC4fvT
— NWS Marquette (@NWSMarquette) November 20, 2024
How much snow is expected across Michigan?
The National Weather Service says 1-2 inches of snow is expected in the Grand Rapids area, with 2-3 inches expected near Kalamazoo.
The wet, slushy snow will accumulate in some areas.
Here it comes! We'll see the first snowflakes of the season tonight and Thursday and some areas will get accumulations of wet/slushy snow. pic.twitter.com/Pbpiak9OGT
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) November 20, 2024
