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1 month ago

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Friday in Metro Detroit -- Here’s why, what that means 4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit Friday: Snow expected, 1-3" possible. Slick conditions likely ...

4Warn Weather Alert for Metro Detroit Friday: Snow expected, 1-3" possible. Slick conditions likely due to existing snow & refreezing. Colder temps & snow showers continue through the holiday weekend. #DetroitWeather #News

The Detroit News

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11 months ago

Snow totals 15 inches below average in Detroit this past winter: NWS Winter cold still may have its grip on Metro Detroit, but when it comes to snowfall, the region was below average for the season. Detroit Metro Airport saw 26.9 inches of snowfall from Oct. 1 through March 20, the first day of spring, according to Trent Frey, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service. That's 15.3 inches below the average for that period, which is 42.2 inches. Other parts of Michigan saw significantly more snow than Metro Detroit this season, including Traverse City, which had 146.9 inches from Oct. 1 through March 20, and Gaylord, which had 192.2 inches. Mike Panich, executive director for the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association, said that as a whole, the ski industry in Michigan was very strong this year. He said most of the ski shops that his association has spoken with saw "excellent sales." More: Michigan ski resorts looking uphill for snow relief Frey of the National Weather Service said Metro Detroit didn't get any "big events" for snow this season. He said the region got an inch of snow here and there. "But we didn't really see any big, 6+ inch snowfall amounts this winter," he said. He said that when you compare Oct. 1-March 20 to the same period in previous years, it was the 37th least snowy winter for Metro Detroit. Flint saw 38.4 inches of snow from Oct. 1 through March 20, which is below the average of 48.2 inches for that period. Grand Rapids had 63.3 inches, compared to 74.2 inches on average. Here are the snowfall amounts for other communities in Metro Detroit and Michigan: * White Lake: 42.9 inches * Ann Arbor: 38.8 inches * Dearborn: 14.2 inches * Pontiac: 19.4 inches * Marquette: 150.3 inches How SE Michigan's ski resorts fared Southeast Michigan is home to four ski resorts. Panich, executive director for the Michigan Snowsports Industries Association, said temperatures in the Metro Detroit region were consistently cold enough for ski resorts to maintain the snow that they made and continue making snow. Last year, on the other hand, there wasn't a lot of natural snow and the temperatures weren't consistently cold. "So everything I've heard from the four resorts over there for the year, they've had outstanding turnouts of customers and that their numbers were way up from the last two" years, he said. But he acknowledged that he doesn't have actual data from the ski resorts yet. Kelsey Megard, a spokesperson for Vail Resorts, which owns Mount Brighton in Genoa Township, said the resort had "a fantastic 2024-25 season with consistent cold temperatures." "Unlike last year, when fluctuating temperatures led to mid-season pauses in operations, this season provided the perfect conditions for both snowmaking and natural snowfall to maintain a strong base throughout," she said in an email. Megard declined to share visitation or customer spending data. She said Mount Brighton was open for 95 days this season, compared to 82 days last season. She noted that the 13 additional days of snow made "a big difference for both our guests and our team." "This year, the steady cold allowed us to make snow early and often, keeping conditions fresh all season long," she said. "Our snowmaking team took full advantage of these conditions." asnabes@detroitnews.com Want to comment on this story? Become a subscriber today. Click here. This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Snow totals 15 inches below average in Detroit this past winter: NWS

Snow totals 15 inches below average in Detroit this past winter: NWS #DetroitWeather #Snowfall #Winter2023

The Detroit News

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1 year ago

Weather Service issues wind advisory across southeast Michigan Detroit — A wind advisory, with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour, is in effect for all of southeast Michigan until 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Southern winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour are expected to make driving…

Detroit — A wind advisory, with gusts of up to 45 miles per hour, is in effect for all of southeast Michigan until 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.


Southern winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour are expected to make… #WindAdvisory #MichiganWeather #DetroitWeather

The Detroit News

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1 year ago

How warm, then cool, will Metro Detroit be this week? The National Weather Service's Metro Detroit forecast this week calls for a warm-up, a cool-down then more warmth, all with dry skies. "We're entering into a little back and forth on the weather pattern this week," said Bryan Tilley, a meteorologist…

The National Weather Service's Metro Detroit forecast this week calls for a warm-up, a cool-down then more warmth, all with dry skies.


"We're entering into a little back and forth on the weather pattern this week," said Bryan Tilley, a meteorologist… #DetroitWeather #MetroDetroit #WeatherForecast

The Detroit News

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1 year ago

Metro Detroit communities prep for winter storm as snowfall begins Detroit — As snow began falling across Metro Detroit Wednesday afternoon, communities finalized preparations for expected freezing temperatures and up to eight inches of snow expected. Several have opened warming and respite centers for those in need…

Detroit — As snow began falling across Metro Detroit Wednesday afternoon, communities finalized preparations for expected freezing temperatures and up to eight inches of snow expected.


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1 year ago

Snow showers, colder temps for New Year’s Day in Metro Detroit; Snow possible Monday After some rain and snow showers to end 2024, we are bringing in colder temperatures as well as the chances for some winter weather to ring in the new year.

NEW YEAR’S FORECAST UPDATE: No morning newscasts this morning for New Year’s Morning, so here’s a forecast update as we ring in the new year with colder temps & some snow showers today… 🍾🥂 #NewYear #MIWX #DetroitWeather

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The Detroit News

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1 year ago

Wintry mix forecast for Monday evening commute, again on Christmas Day Motorists in Metro Detroit and across lower Michigan may experience hazardous driving conditions during the Monday evening commute, according to National Weather Service forecasts. While Sunday brought sunshine to Metro Detroit, Monday "widespread snow…

Motorists in Metro Detroit and across lower Michigan may experience hazardous driving conditions during the Monday evening commute, according to National Weather Service forecasts.


While Sunday brought sunshine to Metro Detroit, Monday "widespread… #WinterWeather #DetroitWeather #MichiganSnow

The Detroit News

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1 year ago

November was seventh warmest on record in Detroit area: National Weather Service The Detroit area had its seventh warmest November on record in 2024, the National Weather Service reported Monday, citing data stretching back to 1874. The normal overall mean for the month of November is 41.2 degrees, according to NWS data, while the…

The Detroit area had its seventh warmest November on record in 2024, the National Weather Service reported Monday, citing data stretching back to 1874.


The normal overall mean for the month of November is 41.2 degrees, according to NWS… #DetroitWeather #NationalWeatherService #DetroitNovember