So far in March we have not avoided any significant signs of winter, with limited cold and no measurable snow since 27 February. High temperatures were not yet below freezing in March, and we even hit 67 ° on March 10th. the weather lately, but we all knew it would not last. The expectation is that Winter Monday will return quickly with a view to a wintery mix.
The mix of rain, sleet and snow will enter Western Michigan from the south Monday night. Temperatures at the beginning of the precipitation will be in the upper thirties to lower forties, so it will probably start when rain / snow mixes along and south of I-96. If you live north of I-96, it will all be snowing and it will start between 8pm and midnight. The start of the mix is between 4pm and 8pm for locations along and south of I-96. As the temperature drops and the mixture continues, it is expected to switch completely to icy rain and snow between 20:00 and midnight in the central and southern provinces.
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Minor consequences are possible with slippery spots that develop due to the winter mess. The further north you live, the greater the chance that you will experience slippery conditions. One thing that helps keep the impact small is the warmer soil temperatures. The lighter temps can help melt those trying to get stuck. The grass and elevated areas will see the most snow and ice, and the roads will remain mostly wet. The snowfall can be up to about 1 “, with a light ice glass.
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The mix will end overnight Monday, with a second precipitation moving Tuesday morning and afternoon. The second wave is expected to have little or no impact as it will be mainly raining.