Lansing, Michigan – Snow and mixed precipitation could impact Michigan Feb. 18-22, with northern areas facing the highest accumulation risk.
According to the National Weather Service 6-10 Day Outlook issued Thursday, Feb. 12, above-normal precipitation is favored across Michigan during the Feb. 18-22 period. Northern Michigan, including Traverse City and the Upper Peninsula, may see accumulating snowfall, with some areas potentially approaching several inches depending on storm track and temperature trends.
Lake-effect enhancement is possible if colder air settles over the Great Lakes, increasing localized snowfall totals in traditional snowbelt regions.
Central Michigan, including Grand Rapids and Lansing, could see periods of rain changing to a rain and snow mix. Sleet is possible in areas where surface temperatures hover near freezing.
Southeast Michigan, including Detroit and Ann Arbor, is more likely to experience primarily rain, though brief mixing cannot be ruled out during overnight or early morning hours.
The broader weather pattern supports heavier snowfall potential across Minnesota and Wisconsin, while mixed precipitation extends across northern Indiana, northern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania and New York.
Temperatures are forecast to trend above normal across much of the eastern United States, increasing the likelihood of fluctuating precipitation types across southern Michigan.
For commuters and students traveling after President’s Day week, changing precipitation types could create variable road conditions, particularly in northern and lake-effect-prone areas.
The National Weather Service notes that 6-10 day outlooks indicate probability trends rather than exact totals. Residents should monitor updated forecasts for refined timing and snowfall estimates.
