The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:22 a.m. EST on Monday valid from 7 a.m. EST until Tuesday 7 p.m. EST for Ionia, Eaton, Ingham and Jackson counties.
Lake-effect snow could accumulate over a foot for some along the lakeshore by Tuesday evening. Travel could be treacherous as salt becomes ineffective with the cold.
Winter weather advisories are in place for much of Michigan to start the week, the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:19 a.m. EST on Sunday valid from 4 p.m. EST until Tuesday 7 p.m. EST for Lake, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties.
Winds out of the north-northwest will bring persistent snow bands to the immediate lakeshore tonight with a widespread 1-3" of snow expected along US-31 by tomorrow morning. Winds shift to become northwesterly Sunday which will allow for lake-effect snow to spread further inland, though most snowfall will stay west of US-131.
News Channel 3's meteorologists have issued a Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday. The coldest air we've seen so far this season is on the way, as well as several inches of lake effect snow. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of West Michigan through Tuesday evening.
You can send photos and videos of the snow in your area, or of how you and your family are waiting out the winter weather.
Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and rapid changes in visibility and road conditions due to lake effect snow, the weather service said.
Paired with the Arctic air comes robust lake-effect snow beginning on Sunday. While the snow will initially target lakeshore counties, wind will eventually blow snow much further inland. Cold will be intense enough to make salt much less effective on the roads.
Arctic blast brings dangerously cold air and snow. Snow showers will be persistent and widespread today, with near white-out conditions at times. Get the latest forecast from the FOX 17 Weather team.
Lake effect snow is expected to fall across much of Michigan this week as high winds sweep across Lake Superior, Lake Michigan.
The coldest air mass of the season is expected to arrive next Monday and could potentially bring even harsher conditions.