Snow Chances Increase For Detroit, 4 or More Inches Expected With Bitter Cold

There is increasing confidence that Detroit and virtually all of Southeastern Michigan will see four or more inches of snow, with significant impacts on the region, as a major winter storm is moving across the country.

Current projects from the National Weather Service have a high likelihood of four or more inches of snow across the region. Accumulations are likelier to be higher from Detroit southward. This will also be magnified by dangerous wind chills of -15 to -25 degrees Friday and Saturday morning.

As of late afternoon Thursday, the National Weather Service said that snow accumulations in the Southern portion of the state are certain.

While the cold will be much worse before the snow comes in, we will still see wind chills below zero through most of Sunday.

What we don't know is just how the track will develop to drop more snow in the region. We should get a better picture of that Friday morning.

As of right now, it looks like heavy snow will fall Sunday morning through the afternoon and into Monday across much of the region. During the day on Monday, impacts will still be felt because of the cold temperatures.

And the cold won't be going away anytime soon, either. NWS currently projects no significant warming before Thursday night.

For the most part, this should just be a moderate snow and cold event for the region. It's always good to make sure you have supplies to stay warm, as well as non-perishable food and water. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive information. And be prepared for morning commute issues on Monday.