Fast-moving snow squalls hit Metro Detroit Wednesday evening
(CBS DETROIT) — Big changes made their way to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and will again on Thursday, as a new clipper system will bring more cold air and snow.
Originating in Canada, this fast-moving low-pressure system brought strong winds and cold air as well as some accumulating snow for the middle of the week.
The latest models predict 1-3 inches of snow for Wayne, Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Monroe counties by Thursday morning. One to three inches of snow is possible for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair, and Sanilac counties.
Snow fell in a couple of bands beginning Wednesday afternoon, and snow squalls were expected to move through Wednesday evening.
Snow squalls drop visibilities on roads rapidly and are a combination of rapid snowfall and strong winds.
We can see a quick inch or two with strong winds leading to near whiteout conditions after sunset on Wednesday.
Most accumulation will end by Thursday morning.
Winter weather advisories for blowing snow have been issued for St. Clair, Lapeer, and Sanilac counties for tonight and Thursday.
By Thursday, winds will gust up to 45 miles per hour, causing wind chills, or feels-like temperatures, to tank in the single digits.
Highs will only reach 30 on Thursday and Friday. By next Monday, they will gradually warm up into the mid-40s.