Winter Weather Alerts Issued for 15 Michigan Counties, Expect 3-12 Inches of Snow
Winter weather alerts have been issued for 15 counties across Michigan. These alerts indicate significant snow accumulations expected this week, with forecasts predicting between 3 to 12 inches of snow. Below is a breakdown of the counties affected and the specific weather warnings in place.
Winter Storm Warnings
Four counties face winter storm warnings. These warnings are expected to remain in effect until early Tuesday morning:
- Mason County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Muskegon County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Oceana County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Emmet County: 4 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
In these areas, heavy snowfall is anticipated, with total snow accumulations ranging from 4 to 12 inches. The heaviest snow is expected along the coast of Lake Michigan, particularly in the corridor from Grand Haven to Muskegon and Montague. This may create hazardous conditions for commuters on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
Winter Weather Advisories
In addition, several counties are under winter weather advisories, which will also continue into Tuesday morning:
- Ottawa County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Lake County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Newaygo County: Now until 7 a.m. Tuesday
- Charlevoix County: 4 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Cheboygan County: 4 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Mackinac County (eastern): 4 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Southeast Chippewa County: 4 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Antrim County: 7 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Benzie County: 7 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Leelanau County: 7 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
- Manistee County: 7 p.m. Monday to 8 a.m. Tuesday
Snowfall totals in these advisory areas are expected to fall between 3 to 7 inches, with localized higher amounts possible. Snow intensity is predicted to increase later in the day, particularly along the Lake Michigan coastline.
Residents and travelers should prepare for potentially slippery roads. Commuters are advised to plan accordingly for hazardous conditions on Monday evening and Tuesday morning.
