Heavy snowfall hits parts of the state

Several regions of Michigan are currently under a winter storm warning until 1 a.m. Friday.

Heavy snow and strong winds are expected across portions of northern Michigan, the Upper Peninsula and western Michigan.

The wintry blasts come after snow accumulations of more than 60cm were recorded in parts of the regions last week.

Winter Storm Warning for West Michigan

A winter storm warning is in effect for West Michigan until 1 a.m. Friday.

According to the National Weather Service, the region is expected to experience heavy snowfall of up to 8 inches and gusty winds of up to 45 mph.

The warning covers Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Ottawa and Van Buren counties.

The NWS warns that visibility could drop below a quarter mile due to falling and drifting snow. The strong winds and the weight of snow on tree branches could bring down power lines and cause power outages. The gusty winds could also topple tree branches.

Visibility and road conditions could now change quickly over short distances in Lake Effect.

Travel could be difficult, especially during the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Winter Storm Warning for Southwest Michigan

Additionally, a winter storm warning is in effect for portions of Cass, St. Joseph and Berrien counties until 1 a.m. Friday.

The area is expected to experience lake effect snow with accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. Additionally, winds blow at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour.

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Difficult travel and dangerous conditions are also expected in this region during the Thursday morning and evening commute.

Winter Storm Warning for Northern Michigan

A winter storm warning is in effect for Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Otsego, Roscommon and Wexford counties in northern Michigan until 7 p.m. Thursday.

Heavy lake snow is expected with accumulations between 4 and 7 inches.

Wind gusts can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour, causing blowing and drifting snow and poor visibility.

Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slippery and dangerous. Whiteout conditions are expected, making travel treacherous, especially during the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

The strong wind and the weight of the show on the branches of the trees can destroy power lines and cause power outages.

Winter Storm Warning for the Upper Peninsula

Winter storm warnings are also in effect across the Upper Peninsula, with some lasting through late Thursday.

Northern Houghton, Keweenaw counties

A winter storm warning is in effect for Northern Houghton and Keweenaw counties until 1 p.m. Thursday.

Heavy snowfall of up to 5 cm is expected and wind gusts could reach speeds of 80 km/h.

Slippery road conditions and blowing snow are expected, reducing visibility.

Alger, Luce and southern and northern Schoolcraft counties

A winter storm warning is in effect for Alger, Luce and southern and northern Schoolcraft counties until Thursday at 7 p.m. During heavy snowfall, snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected. Wind gusts can reach up to 45 miles per hour.

Slippery road conditions and blowing snow are also expected in these counties, reducing visibility.

Baraga and southern Houghton counties

A winter storm warning is in effect for Baraga and Southern Houghton counties until 1 p.m. Thursday. Heavy snow between 2 and 4 inches is forecast with wind gusts up to 35 mph.

Slippery road conditions and blowing snow with limited visibility are also expected there.

Marquette County

Marquette County’s winter storm warning is in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m. Heavy snowfall is expected there with snow accumulations of between 5 and 10 cm. Wind gusts could reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. Similar dangerous road and visibility conditions can be expected there.

Iron and Delta Counties

A winter storm warning is in effect for Iron and Delta counties until noon Thursday.

Heavy snowfall may result in accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Wind gusts of up to 35 miles per hour are expected.

Be prepared for slippery road conditions and areas with reduced visibility.

Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac counties

A winter storm warning is in effect for Western Chippewa and Western Mackinac counties until 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Heavy snowfall hits parts of the state

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