MANISTEE, Mich. – Lake-effect and system snow will bring hazardous travel to both sides of Michigan Monday, with bursts of heavy snow creating low visibility and slick roads through the morning and afternoon hours. Totals will vary widely, from 3 to 6 inches near the Lake Michigan shoreline to 2 to 4 inches across parts of the Thumb and metro Detroit’s northeast suburbs.
According to the National Weather Service offices in Gaylord and Detroit/Pontiac, Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for Manistee, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Macomb Counties. Snow will begin around 7 a.m. Monday in Manistee County, intensifying through midday as lake-effect bands form along the shoreline. Meanwhile, light to moderate snow continues overnight in Sanilac, St. Clair, and Macomb Counties, tapering off by early morning.
Forecasters warn that travel will be difficult at times, particularly on U.S. 31, M-22, and I-94 near Port Huron, where snow-covered roads and 30 mph wind gusts may reduce visibility to under a half mile. Roads will remain slick into the Monday morning commute before gradual improvement by midday.
Drivers are urged to slow down and leave extra space between vehicles, as conditions may change quickly over short distances.
