A robust northwesterly jet stream is currently affecting Upper Michigan, bringing extreme cold conditions this week. Residents should be cautious as the danger of frostbite increases, especially into Thursday with wind chill values potentially plummeting to -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Snowfall is also forecasted, with clipper systems and lake-effect snow contributing to accumulating snow across the region. As the work week concludes, both moderate to heavy snowfall and blowing snow are likely to become challenging.
Looking ahead, a warmer airmass is expected to move into the Upper Peninsula later next week, signaling a shift as January comes to an end.
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Tonight’s forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with scattered snow, particularly in the northern areas of the U.P., and potential heavy snow in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Wind chill values will be notably low, ranging from -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit, particularly in inland southern regions, with lows expected around 0 degrees.
Wednesday’s weather will also feature mostly cloudy skies and scattered snow, with moderate to heavy snowfall predicted in the northwest region, with highs around 10 degrees.
As we approach Thursday, similar weather conditions will persist with overcast skies and increased chances of moderate to heavy snow, especially in the northern parts. It will be particularly windy, which may lead to areas of blowing snow, with overnight wind chill values expected to further drop below -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
On Friday, the forecast includes partly to mostly cloudy conditions with scattered snow, notably in the northwest and east. Residents can expect continued windy conditions, with morning wind chills potentially reaching -40 degrees and high temperatures only reaching the -10s.
The weekend forecast shows a mix of conditions with partly cloudy skies and scattered snow expected mainly in the northern areas. Wind chills will continue to pose risks, so residents should prepare for temperatures that feel significantly colder than the actual highs, which should hover around 0 degrees.
As the new week approaches, conditions remain mostly cloudy with continued chances of scattered snow. Highs are expected to be in the low to mid-0s early next week, gradually increasing to around 10 degrees by Tuesday.
This challenging winter weather serves as a reminder of the need for preparedness during extreme conditions, as residents navigate the shifting patterns of Upper Michigan’s winter climate.