1-3 Inches Of Snow Possible Across Detroit Area This Week: MI Weather

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — An Alberta Clipper storm system is expected to bring accumulating snow to southeastern Michigan this week, according to the National Weather Service.

The snow will begin falling Thursday afternoon in areas north of Interstate 96 in the heart of the metro Detroit area, according to national weather forecasters.

That system will dump roughly an inch of snow and move out of the region by the evening hours, before a more widespread snowmaker moves into southeastern Michigan during the nighttime and overnight hours, according to national weather forecasters.

The snow will continue falling across the region through Friday morning, possibly peaking during the morning commute, according to the weather service.

Forecasters expect an additional 1-2 inches of fresh snow across southeastern Michigan by midday Friday, when temperatures drop into the teens with single digit wind chills.

Some localized areas across southeastern Michigan could see up to 3 inches of fresh snow by Friday evening, according to national weather forecasters.

The colder air will stick around through the weekend, before another warming trend moves into the region heading into Christmas Day, according to national weather forecasters.

As for Wednesday, forecasters expect a brief period of a light rain/snow mix across southeastern Michigan. Only minor accumulations are expected in some areas.

Here is the full forecast for the southeastern Michigan region:

Wednesday: Snow/Rain Mix; High 38, Low 27

Thursday: Snow; High 33, Low 28

Friday: Snow; High 34, Low 19

Saturday: Sunny; High 26, Low 12

Sunday: Sunny; High 24, Low 16