Do You Love or Loathe the Winter Weather, Macomb Township?

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How to Stay Safe on Snowy Macomb County Roads

Here are some tips to keep in mind when driving in winter weather this season.

More snow is in the forecast Thursday night for southeastern Michigan, according to the National Weather Service. For motorists, icy and snow-covered roads can make travel a bit tricky. The Michigan Department of Transportation offers the following winter driving tips: It’s also important to keep your vehicle in good condition. The Department of State and the Michigan Sheriffs' Association offer these winter driving tips: Tell us in the comments' section below how you stay safe on the roads.

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Do You Love or Loathe the Winter Weather, Macomb Township?

Leave a comment below to tell us if you are sick of the snow or if you love the winter weather.

Are you sick of the snow? Or do you love the winter weather? That’s a question we asked on the Macomb Patch Facebook page, and we received a variety of answers from those who both loved and loathed the conditions. Here’s a look at what some people said on Facebook. Macomb Township residents should get used to seeing the snow, though. The National Weather Service predicts snow showers on Tuesday with 1-2 inches of accumulation expected. And snow showers are in the forecast for Thursday, too. Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below. Do you love or loathe the winter weather?

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1-3 Inches of Snow Expected Friday in St. Clair Shores

The wintry weather is part of a widespread blanket of white set to fall in the Midwest this weekend.

Southeast Michigan—like much of the Midwest—can expect a fresh blanketing of snow Friday. According to the National Weather Service, St. Clair Shores and surrounding areas can expect snowfall to start in the morning and continue into the afternoon, with a total accumulation of 1-3 inches expected. The precipitation could continue Sunday, with a 60 percent chance of snow and sleet in the area that evening. Another 1-2 inches of precipitation are expected. The wintry weather system is expected to sweep through the Midwest and head east over the weekend, adding to the tremendous Lake Effect snow seen in New York, Ohio and northern and western Michigan earlier this week. The NWS reports, however, that though the snow will be widespread, it …

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Macomb Township

Expect snow showers and high wind throughout the day Friday, the official first day of winter.

Winter weather has arrived to Michigan right on time. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of southeastern, western and mid Michigan Friday. The advisory is in effect from 9 a.m.-midnight on Dec. 21—which also happens to be the official winter solstice. According to the NWS, Michigan can expect to see strong winds coming in from the northwest throughout the afternoon and evening. Gusts could be as high as 45 miles per hour. Snow showers will continue through the morning, but should stop by early evening. We can expect to see snow accumulation of around an inch in most areas, including Macomb Township. Some areas of Michigan, however, could see as much as three inches of snow. According to the NWS, here…

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How Much Snow Will Winter Storm Draco Drop on Macomb Township?

Macomb County is expected to stay out of the direct path of Draco, receiving less than an inch of snowfall Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

While Michigan's northern counties may see blizzard conditions as Winter Storm Draco sweeps through the Midwest, Macomb County is expected to get less than an inch between Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service is predicting rain Thursday, possibly turning to snow in the late evening hours. Come Friday, there is a 80 percent chance of snow for Clinton Township, but less than an inch is expected to accumulate. For breaking news alerts on winter storms and more, sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here. Wind gusts could reach up to 38 mph Friday and if Thursday's late-night precipitation doesn't turn into snow, as NWS predicts, drivers could face icy streets during their morning commute. With the return of snow, ice and …

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Snow May Fall Next Week

It's possible that there will be snowflakes mixed with the rain over southeast Michigan Tuesday and Wednesday.

Fall may be over sooner than we thought. It's possible we'll see snow early next week. Although it remains too early to say, there is a small chance for snowflakes mixed with rain, said meteorologist Cory Behnke, of the National Weather Service (NWS) Detroit/Pontiac Weather Forecast Office in White Lake. "As far as southeast Michigan is concerned, we're going to have a secondary cold front track through the Great Lakes region probably on Tuesday night," he said. He said it's possible there will be snowflakes Tuesday night and into Wednesday. "We don't have it in the forecast," Behnke said. "But I can't completely rule out the fact that we won't see any snowflakes, either." The average first date of measurable snow fall one-tenth of an inch…

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POLL: Are You Glad or Sad Winter is Wimpy So Far?

Halfway through the season, we've had little snowfall and averaged 30 degrees.

Show of hands: Who went out without gloves this week or rode with a car window open? You're not alone. January just went out like a lamb, a two-months-early calendar twist that's unusual here. So is an average Metro Detroit winter temperature of 30.7 degrees, six weeks into the season, and snowfall barely above nine inches – compared to nearly 18 inches in January 2011. "It is surprising," National Weather Service meteorologist said this week from the monitoring station at White Lake. It recorded a Tuesday reading of 56 degrees and forecasts high temperatures of 40-44 degrees through Monday. In Rochester, unseasonal weather won’t stop a Snow Daze benefit for the Animal Care Network this Saturday afternoon. "We plan to host our annual Snow …

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