Imagine this. A big, winter storm is hitting Southeast Michigan.  It's going to start late Wednesday afternoon. As of now  February 13, it's expected to last until early Thursday morning.

    Southeast Michigan has never been accused of lacking snow.

    The winter storm is watching 7 counties: Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, St. Clair, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Monroe. , and part of the thumb region. Because of the weather event is expected to majorly impact this region.

    The weather report shows the storm will start at noontime.  The snow will start and continue through the night until early morning.  The weather is expected to be colder with the start of snow and warmer with the melting that will occur. However the more the impactful snow can be expected to happen after 7 PM, through the evening.

    Now,  this is a very sensitive forecast.

    Expect higher snow amounts, 4 to 7 inches, in the northern parts of M-59.  The weather event could also  push the area closer to the Ohio border to a wintry mix, so lower amounts of snow.

    The winter storm watch is expected to be upgraded to a weather advisory or even a warning in the next 24 hours. Models are showing snowfall to be between 4 and 7 inches.

    The area closest to the Ohio border seems to be at risk for a "wintry mix", which means more rain than snow.  If the warm air from Ohio moves further  north, it could turn the maybe snow in to a rainy winter storm. This will cause less snow to fall in the south  near the Ohio border.

    The more sensitive models will be windy. In other words,  the weather people will track this storm and change numbers and estimates.

    The amount of snow will depend on the track of the upcoming low-pressure system.  For instance, if the event turns east when it approaches the great lakes it will have more snow.

    The atmosphere is super sensitive to the events leading up to this and will change the way the storm reacts.  This is complicated, so the amount is sensitive and will vary.

Snowy Surprise: What We Know About the Upcoming Winter Storm in Southeast Michigan

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