Mon Dec 23 15:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Michigan Braces for Wet Snow, Slick Roads Ahead of Warmer Christmas

**LANSING, MI** – Significant snowfall is expected to impact much of Michigan through Monday, prompting warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS). Areas north of M-46 are predicted to receive the heaviest accumulation, with potentially over six inches of wet snow. Southern Lower Michigan will experience a mix of rain and snow, but lighter totals are anticipated.

The NWS issued winter weather advisories for several regions, including northern Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula. Western Michigan could see 2-4 inches of accumulation due to lake effect snow. The NWS in Grand Rapids anticipates 2-4 inches north of I-96, with a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain further south.

Travelers are urged to allow extra time for commutes, as roads are expected to be slippery and messy. Wet snow, particularly heavy in the eastern Upper Peninsula and later in northern Lower Michigan, will create hazardous driving conditions.

While Monday will bring the heaviest snowfall, the forecast shifts to warmer temperatures by Christmas weekend, with rain replacing snow. The NWS predicts mostly cloudy skies and milder temperatures for the rest of the week. The change is welcome news for residents anticipating a potentially less snowy Christmas celebration.

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