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Winter Storm Watch, Michigan

Severe

In excess of 6 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 35 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Wednesday, January 14, 2:18 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Wind gusts
Up to 35 mph

Map

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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Where
Huron and Sanilac Counties.
When
From 3 in the afternoon this afternoon through Thursday morning.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Additional details
A lake effect snow band develops this evening and persists through Thursday morning. While the exact trajectory of the band is still uncertain, there is potential for a narrow swath of snowfall accumulations to exceed 6 inches by Thursday morning.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 14, 2026
  2. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. January 13, 2026