Fast-moving snow squalls expected for Metro Detroit Wednesday evening
(CBS DETROIT) — Big changes are on the way for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday and Thursday, as a new clipper system will bring more cold air and snow.
Originating in Canada, this fast-moving low-pressure system will bring strong winds and cold air as well as some accumulating snow for the middle of the week.
The latest models are pointing to 1-2 inches for Wayne, Washtenaw, Lenawee and Monroe counties by Thursday morning. For Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, St. Clair and Sanilac counties, one to three inches of snow is possible.
Snow will come in a couple of bands, beginning Wednesday afternoon.
The concern is for snow squalls 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 white-out conditions after sunset on Wednesday.
Most accumulation will end by Thursday morning.
By Thursday, winds will be gusting up to 45 miles per hour causing wind chills, or feels-like temperatures, to tank in the single digits Thursday morning.
Highs will only reach 30 on Thursday and Friday. There will be a gradual warm-up into the mid-40s by next Monday.