Michigan's Thanksgiving Travel: A Weather Rollercoaster

Monday: Mild Start

Michigan begins the week with mild temperatures:

• 40s and 50s on Monday

Tuesday: Rain Moves In

• Rain arrives Monday night
• Sets the stage for a big change

Wednesday: Winter's Dramatic Entrance

• Cold air sweeps in
• Rain turns to snow in many areas
• Northern Michigan braces for significant snowfall:
• Cadillac to Petoskey expected to be hit hardest
• Strong winds gusting up to 45 mph
• Dangerous driving conditions
• Reduced visibility
• Slippery roads

Southern Michigan: Lake-Effect Snow

• Thanksgiving Day brings lake-effect snow
• Heaviest snow along and west of U.S. 131
• Highs only reach mid-30s
• Wind chills make it feel even colder

National Weather Service Warnings

• 70% chance of 6+ inches of snow in western Upper Peninsula by Thanksgiving
• Hazardous travel conditions expected

Power Outage Risks

• Wet, heavy snow combined with strong winds could lead to power outages

Lake Superior Warnings

• Wave heights could reach 16 feet
• Gale warnings in effect

Weekend Outlook

• Another storm system could impact Michigan over the weekend