Sun Jan 25 12:10:00 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Michigan, January 2026

The Story:
A significant winter storm is poised to impact Southeast Michigan, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories for multiple counties. Meteorologist Christina Burkhart reported on January 24, 2026, that a large weather system moving across the eastern United States will bring snow to the region, with varying levels of accumulation expected across different areas. The storm is anticipated to arrive Saturday night, with peak snowfall occurring Sunday afternoon.

The advisory specifies that Monroe County is under a Winter Storm Warning, while Washtenaw, Wayne, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties are under a Winter Weather Advisory. Snowfall totals are predicted to range from 2-4 inches north of the I-69 corridor, 4-6 inches closer to M-59 and I-94, and potentially 5-8 inches near the southern state border. The forecast also indicates that temperatures will remain cold into the following week, with another chance of light snow on Tuesday.

Key Points:

  • A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Monroe County from 5:00 a.m. Sunday until midnight Monday morning.
  • A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Washtenaw and Wayne counties from 5:00 a.m. Sunday until midnight Monday morning, and for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties from 9:00 a.m. Sunday until midnight Monday morning.
  • Peak snowfall is expected Sunday afternoon between 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.
  • Snowfall totals are projected to be between 2-8 inches, depending on location.
  • High temperatures Sunday will be in the low to mid teens with wind chills running in the single digits.

Key Takeaways:

  • Southeast Michigan residents should prepare for significant snowfall and potentially hazardous travel conditions, especially on Sunday.
  • The variance in expected snowfall across the region means some areas will experience more severe conditions than others.
  • Cold temperatures will persist throughout the week, compounding the impact of the winter storm.
  • The storm is part of a larger weather system affecting much of the eastern United States.
  • The amount of ice on the Great Lakes is expected to lessen the intensity of lake effect snow.

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