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Lake-Effect Snow and High Winds Sweep Great Lakes With Michigan Advisories Expanded and Pennsylvania Warning Issued

Forecasters warn rapidly forming snow bands could trigger sudden whiteouts that make commuting dangerous.

Overview

  • Winter Weather Advisories now cover parts of Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula and several northern Lower Peninsula counties through 7 a.m. Monday.
  • Gusts commonly 30–40 mph are driving blowing and drifting snow, with the National Weather Service flagging a near snow‑squall setup that can drop visibility in minutes.
  • Lake Superior and Lake Huron are under Gale Warnings, with waves on Superior forecast to build to around 13 feet.
  • Expected totals are highly localized, generally 2–7 inches in the eastern U.P. and 2–4 inches in the northern Lower Peninsula, with isolated higher amounts where bands persist.
  • A separate lake-effect snow warning in Pennsylvania covers Warren, McKean and Elk counties through Monday afternoon, calling for 5–8 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph.