Forecasters say 4 to 7 inches of snow are now possible starting later tonight.
Editor's note: This story will be updated throughout the day as the forecast changes or the storm develops. The latest information will be at the top of this article. Update, Thursday, 9:45 a.m. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service calls for a 100 percent chance of snow in White Lake and Highland, mainly after 11 p.m. "Accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible," the weather service stated. The snow is now expected to continue until Friday afternoon; a blustery Friday morning wind is also in the forecast, as is an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Forecasts call for between 2 and 4 inches in White Lake and Highland starting Thursday afternoon. According to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather …
Strong thunderstorms that could bring wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour, hail up to 1 inch in diameter and localized flooding are possible Thursday afternoon and evening in Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties.
The National Weather Service has declared a hazardous weather outlook Thursday for portions of southeast Michigan, including Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties. The agency predicts a high of 85 degrees with an 80 percent chance of precipitation Thursday; thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon, into the evening and overnight. "These storms may become severe during the afternoon and evening," according to the forecasting agency. "The biggest threat from these storms will be damaging wind gusts to 60 mph and hail to one inch in diameter. "In addition, very heavy rainfall may accompany these storms, which could lead to localized flooding," the NWS said. "... The thunderstorms will be triggered by a strong cold front sweeping across …
Brooke Tajer
11:18 am on Thursday, February 14, 2013
Hi Mark, this story is from a week ago when we got all of that snow. I am assuming you were brought here by the weekly newsletter that, unfortunately, pulls in the top story for the week (which was this one). Sometimes they aren't timely or applicable anymore. We are working to improve the weekly newsletter and fix that issue. Thanks! more ›