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Winter Weather Advisory: Snow and Extreme Cold Hit Michigan

1/20/2026

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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Michigan as an Alberta Clipper moves in.
Southeast Michigan is forecast to receive 1–3 inches of snow, with 4–5 inches along the Lake Michigan shore.
Wind gusts could reach 50 mph, producing wind chills from -15 to -25 degrees.
Blizzard conditions are possible, especially in western Michigan, and shelters are open in Detroit.

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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for Michigan as an Alberta Clipper moves in.
Southeast Michigan is forecast to receive 1–3 inches of snow, with 4–5 inches along the Lake Michigan shore.
Wind gusts could reach 50 mph, producing wind chills from -15 to -25 degrees.
Blizzard conditions are possible, especially in western Michigan, and shelters are open in Detroit.