Metro Detroit Snow Forecast: How much snow accumulation to expect this week

DETROIT (FOX 2) – The Detroit metropolitan area may see a few isolated storms on Tuesday, but true winter weather won’t become apparent until later.

A band of snow that has caused problems on the western side of the state is easing and could lead to some severe weather Tuesday evening.

Some severe weather is possible Wednesday morning as well, but the majority of the system that arrives tomorrow is expected to arrive in the afternoon and evening. The snow will continue until Thursday.

All in all, about 0.5 to 1 inch of snow is expected by the end of Thursday. More northern areas of the metro area, such as Pontiac and Mount Clemens, are expected to see the heaviest accumulation, with some predicted totals closer to 2 inches.

While the totals won’t be crazy, they can create hazards on the road, like on Friday when quick blasts of snow created icy, dangerous conditions.

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Along with the snow, it will be cold and windy on both Wednesday and Thursday, with high temperatures barely breaking out of the 20s on Thursday.

Temperatures will remain low before rising at the end of the weekend. Highs are expected to reach the mid 40s by Monday.

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