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Winter weather returns to Mid-Michigan Friday and lasts through the weekend

As rain exits our neighborhoods this morning, cooler air will make it's way back into our neighborhoods paired with strong winds
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LANSING, Mich. — Rain exits our neighborhoods this morning as the low pressure system continues to track north. To the south of the center of low pressure, strong winds out of the northwest will enter our neighborhoods as we gradually cool our temperatures throughout the day.

A Wind Advisory will go into effect at 7 AM Friday morning for all of our neighborhoods with strong wind gusts this afternoon possibly reaching 45 mph. We also can't eliminate the chance to see an isolated 50 mph gust as well. The Wind Advisory is set to expire at 9 PM Friday evening.

Wind Advisory in effect through 9 PM Friday as strong winds could knock out power and limit visibility as we track returning snow
Wind Advisory in effect through 9 PM Friday as strong winds could knock out power and limit visibility as we track returning snow

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Winter weather returns to Mid-Michigan Friday and lasts through the weekend

Temperatures across our neighborhoods this morning remain mild in the upper 30's/lower 40's. However, strong winds have already dropped feels like temperature down into the mid to lower 30's. Make sure to grab the winter attire like hat, gloves, and heavy jackets when heading out the door because the false start to spring has ended.

This afternoon, wind speeds will drop feels like temperatures into the mid 20's as air temperatures gradually fall throughout the day today. Air temperatures will make it into the mid 30's Friday afternoon.

Feels like temperatures will drop into the mid 20's Friday afternoon due to strong winds up to 45 mph
Feels like temperatures will drop into the mid 20's Friday afternoon due to strong winds up to 45 mph

During this period of strong winds, we will also be tracking the return of snow to our neighborhoods. Now that cooler air is rapidly entering our neighborhoods, snowfall is looking to begin in the early afternoon hours today and last through the early evening hours. We could see occasional snow and flurries overnight tonight and throughout the day Saturday with snowfall potential through Saturday evening possibly up to 1"-1.5". These light snow accumulations could create slick spots on roads during the late evening commute Friday night into Saturday morning and similarly Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

Snow returns to our neighborhoods Friday afternoon paired with strong winds
Snow returns to our neighborhoods Friday afternoon paired with strong winds

Another round of snow is expected to move through Sunday morning which could bring more accumulations to our neighborhoods. We will also see rounds of snow Tuesday of next week as temperatures warm again with rain and snow possible heading into the mid to late week period.

More snow is expected as we head into the new week in our neighborhoods with temperatures hovering around freezing
More snow is expected as we head into the new week in our neighborhoods with temperatures hovering around freezing
7-Day Forecast 02/20/26
Snow showers continue into Saturday with a better chance for accumulating snowfall Sunday as temperatures continue to cool. Temperatures rebound with potential rain and snow midweek next week

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