Snow accumulation, power outages throughout southeast Michigan: What we know

Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press
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Snowfall blankets rooftops in Detroit’s New Center on Jan. 25, 2023. A winter storm is expected to hit Michigan with a prediction of 6-8 inches of snow in 10 counties on the state’s eastern edge.
Snowfall blankets rooftops in Detroit’s New Center on Jan. 25, 2023. A winter storm is expected to hit Michigan with a prediction of 6-8 inches of snow in 10 counties on the state’s eastern edge.

The majority of southeast Michigan is covered in snow but the storm should be winding down over the next couple of hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Parts of metro Detroit are still under a winter storm warning until 10 p.m. Wednesday — with the potential for snow to continue to accumulate up to 8 inches in certain areas.

Snow accumulation

National Weather Service employees, trained spotters and the public assist in measuring and reporting snowfall accumulation. When different totals are reported in the same area, the highest total is listed.

As of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, NWS White Lake office meteorologist Alex Manion said official snowfall observations are:

  • Wayne County: 6.5 inches

  • Oakland County: 6 inches

  • Macomb County: 7.1 inches

  • Washtenaw County: 7.8 inches

  • Genesee County: 3.6 inches

  • Lapeer County: 3.5 inches as of 4:30 p.m.

  • Livingston County: 5.1 inches as of 5 p.m.

Additional official snowfall information will be reported by spotters between 6-9 a.m. Thursday, Manion said.

Jim Perry, 58, blows snow from his driveway on Canton street in West Bloomfield on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.
Jim Perry, 58, blows snow from his driveway on Canton street in West Bloomfield on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.

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"Light to moderate snow will continue to shift northeast through the area this evening with the coverage and intensity steadily winding down with time," tweeted NWS Detroit. "An additional inch or so of snow will fall over the Thumb with lesser amounts elsewhere."

Power Outages

DTE

As of Wednesday night, DTE's outage map shows more than 7,000 customers are without power. Around 300 workers are helping customers restore power.

Report power outages, downed power lines and check your outage status on DTE's website.

Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy's outage map shows that more than 1,400 customers have been affected by the storm.

"The damaged areas are prioritized and field crews are assigned to the specific areas to restore power," according to Consumers Energy. There are currently 28 crews in the field assisting in the restoration process.

If your provider is Consumers Energy, report power outages, downed wires, learn more about restoration times and check your outage status here.

Will schools close Thursday too?

According to WXYZ's tracker, the following institutions will be closed Thursday:

  • Addison Community Schools

  • Carsonville-Port Sanilac Schools

  • Chatfield Academy

  • Croswell-Lexington Community Schools

  • Crescent Academy

  • Deckerville School District

  • Dryden Community Schools

  • Lapeer Community Schools

  • Marlette School District

  • Sanilac Career Center

More schools may post announcements later tonight or early Thursday morning. Stay updated with WXYZ's tracker.

More snow to come

Expect more light snow Friday night into early Saturday morning, and then again late Saturday into Sunday.

An inch or more may accumulate Friday night, Manion said. But the Saturday night forecast "is too far out to say for certain what accumulation totals would be like."

Contact Nour Rahal: nrahal@freepress.com

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Snow accumulation, power outages and school closures: What we know

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