Gaylord, MI – A fast-moving system will bring wet snow and possible ice accumulation overnight, creating hazardous travel conditions early Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, a clipper system is expected to move across northern Michigan tonight, bringing primarily rain across much of northern lower Michigan, with snow more likely through the Straits and eastern Upper Peninsula.
Forecasters say a quick burst of wet, dense snow is likely to arrive late tonight into early Friday morning. The system may transition into freezing rain or drizzle at times, particularly in the eastern Upper Peninsula, where a light coating of ice is possible.
The most active period for precipitation is expected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday, with lingering drizzle or freezing drizzle continuing into midday. Snowfall totals in parts of northern Michigan could reach 1 to 3 inches before the changeover.
Travel impacts are expected, especially during the Friday morning commute. Roads in eastern Upper Michigan and areas near the Straits could become slick due to a mix of snow and ice.
The National Weather Service notes that locally hazardous travel conditions are possible, particularly in areas where freezing drizzle develops after initial snowfall.
Commuters, including students and early-morning workers, may encounter reduced visibility and slippery roadways during peak travel hours.
Drivers are urged to use caution, allow extra travel time, and monitor local forecasts for updates as conditions evolve overnight into Friday morning.
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