Northern Michigan could be in for a weekend light show; there is a slight chance to glimpse the aurora borealis, or northern lights, Saturday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there is a chance for a G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storm on Jan.

The National Weather Service issued an updated special weather statement at 9:09 a.m. EST on Thursday in effect until 12:15 p.m. EST for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee,

The National Weather Service in Marquette posted a NASA satellite image showing bands of cold air and lake effect snow moving across Michigan.

The National Weather Service said reported readings as low as minus 27 Tuesday as an Arctic air mass spread across Michigan.

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Frigid air will gradually move out of Michigan this weekend. Temperatures will climb to the 20s this weekend and next week for more residents.

The Marquette NWS office said wind chills in some areas could reach 44 below zero early in the week and residents should prepare.

Winter officially began Dec. 21, 2024, and doesn't end on the calendar until March 20. Even then, it's likely you can expect a few more snow showers and cold temperatures for a few more weeks. Here's what to know.

Snow will continue into the overnight hours before winds bring in more lake-effect snow Thursday morning on a northwesterly wind.

From subzero temperatures spanning the week to incoming snow Monday night, Michigan will find itself in the middle of winter weather that feels like it's blowing out of the Arctic for the next few days.

This week marks the coldest of the winter so far for many Northern Michigan cities, but how do these freezing temperatures stack up against regional records?