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Winter Storm Watch, Michigan

Severe

4 to 9 inches of snow possible. Travel could be very difficult.

Ended Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Tuesday, January 13, 12:47 in the afternoon.

Issued
Expires

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
4 to 9 inches

Map

Map of Michigan with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph. I-94I-90I-196US 31NilesBenton HarborSt. JosephBuchananMICHIGANINDIANALake Michigan10 mi I-94I-90I-196US 31NilesBenton HarborSt. JosephMICHIGANINDIANALake Michigan10 mi I-94I-90I-196NilesBenton HarborSt. JosephMICHIGANINDIANALake Michigan20 mi I-94I-90NilesBenton HarborMICHIGANLake Michigan20 mi
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Alert area: National Weather Service. Borders and highways: U.S. Census Bureau. Lakes, rivers and other countries: Natural Earth. Open this area in OpenStreetMap

Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches possible. Northwest Winds could gust between 35 and 40 mph at times, especially near Lake Michigan. Once snow accumulates, this could lead to blowing and drifting snow, especially on E-W oriented roads.
Where
Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
When
From Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes, and the Thursday morning commute.

Updates

  1. Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. January 13, 2026