How much snow will Michigan get? November 29th

Persistent lake-effect snow bands will result in much of Michigan seeing the first significant snowfall of the season from Black Friday through the weekend.

The heaviest accumulations will occur along and just inland along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, but some snow is also expected further inland. Thumb, Metro Detroit and other eastern areas of Michigan will be largely spared from this mess, forecasters say.

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The National Weather Service has issued winter weather warnings for much of western Michigan, from Traverse City to Grand Rapids and east to Jackson. NWS forecasters generally expect accumulations in these areas to total less than 6 inches.

Winter storm warnings are in effect for the northern tip of Lower Michigan, including Petoskey, Gaylord and Mackinac Island, where snow accumulations are likely to reach well over a foot before the snow tapers off. A winter storm warning is also in effect for the northeasternmost portions of the Upper Peninsula. Sault Ste. Marie is expected to receive between two and three feet of snow through Monday.

How much snow will there be in central Michigan?

While places closer to Lake Michigan like Grand Rapids and Muskegon can expect snowfall totals of half a foot or more this weekend, smaller accumulations are expected further inland.

Here’s a breakdown of expected snowfall amounts in central Michigan by city and town, comparing forecasts from AccuWeather and WILX News 10 in Lansing.

SNOWFALL FORECAST FOR CITIES FOR NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 1, 2024

updated at 7:00 am on 11/29/24