Cold air moving across the Great Lakes, also known as Lake-Effect snow is about to devastate Michigan’s infrastructure by dropping 4 inches of snow.
The phenomenon is not new or revolutionizing, but it’s now being coupled with strong 45-mph wind gusts, making it incredibly chilly to be running errands.
Milwaukee is in for some cold evening weather with tonight’s weather getting down as low as 17 degrees with its citizens encouraged to stay inside if at all possible. At best, traveling will be messy, but the reality is that accidents are bound to happen in these winter conditions.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for large parts of Michigan as significant lake-effect snow plagues the state. Unsurprisingly, the parts closer to the lake will pick up the biggest parts of the snow, but everyone is urged to exercise caution as a consequence.
U.S. 41 will experience considerable reductions in visibility with the storm continuing through the night, as reported by the National Weather Service. While there will be moments of easing, getting caught unexpectedly, outside can be a dangerous endeavor.
While low 20s weather will be a reality for most places, wind chills dropping to near zero could leave you unprepared in these winter times. Key routes near Lake Superior will feel like skating rinks and residents there should exercise particular caution.
Lows across the state will range from 5 to 15 degrees as winds shift from the northwest. Marquette and other areas will see snow showers picking up again tomorrow as the region continues to experience the effects of lake-effect snow.
Supplies like flashlights, blankets, and food should be prepared as we’re walking straight towards perfect conditions for power outages. Things start looking brighter as we approach Sunday afternoon where temperatures in the 30s will start happening. As a consequence, we encourage everyone to tune into National Weather Service to stay updated on the conditions and to follow local recommendations.
Help will have a hard time making it out if you get stuck freezing on the side of the road. Michiganders are surely in for a cold weekend ahead.
Michigan should praise themselves lucky to avoid what Central NY is experiencing. With Syracuse expected to receive upwards of 12” of snow, it’s not even the hardest-hit part of the state.
Boonville, expecting upwards of 18” of snow, could see everything come to a complete halt.
