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Accumulating Lake Effect Snow Continues

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A larger weather system will continue to impact the area, resulting in another wave of lake effect snow showers this evening through late tonight. The are with the best chances for accumulating snowfall will be just south of Traverse City. Quick drops in visibility and slushy snow on roads will result in localized hazardous travel this evening through early Saturday morning. Remember to drive slow in ice and snow!
It is that time of year again... make sure you check your tires and drive slow on snow covered roads. Check out the latest forecast for more details.
Increasing confidence that well above normal temperatures (50s and 60s) will return to Michigan early next week. For reference, average highs this time of year across the state range from the upper 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned to the latest forecast.
Lake effect snow and rain showers continue into this morning in parts of northwest and northeast lower Michigan, including Traverse City, Leland, and Alpena. There will be a lull in this activity at midday, before things return later this afternoon into tonight. Small rain and snow chances linger into Saturday, but we gradually see quieter weather as we move through the weekend. Sunday in particular looks pretty tranquil.