Metro Detroit is bracing for a significant snowstorm expected to bring widespread accumulation late Sunday into early Monday, raising questions about potential school closures on Monday, Jan. 26.
A widespread snowstorm is expected to bring accumulating snow to the region, with some areas seeing significant snowfall totals by late Sunday night and early Monday morning.
This winter storm is affecting much of the eastern two-thirds of the United States.
Snow intensity is forecast to increase Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night, which will bring the bulk of the accumulation.
With air temperatures remaining in the low teens, salt will be less effective at melting snow and ice.
Snowfall totals expected by late Sunday night and early Monday morning:
Along and South of I-696 (Wayne, Washtenaw, Lenawee & Monroe Counties): 4 to 6, potentially 5 to 7 inches of snowfall is possible. This is high-end Winter Weather Advisory territory, potentially low-end Winter Storm Warning territory.
North of I-696 to South of I-69: 3 to 5, potentially 4 to 6 inches of snowfall. Closer to the high-end of totals on Oakland, Washtenaw, and Macomb Counties, then low to mid-end of these totals in Lapeer, Genesee Counties, etc.
North of I-69: 2 to 4 inches of snow possible, 5 inches of snow at the highest end of the totals.
Snow will linger Sunday night into early Monday morning as a northwesterly flow moves in, possibly adding a light accumulation on top of the forecast totals.
Expect snow to stick around early Monday morning, followed by persistent cloud cover throughout the day.
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