A massive winter storm is expected this weekend in much of the United States, including Monroe County, which is under a cold weather advisory until 10 a.m. Saturday, according to AccuWeather. It’s predicting temperatures in the single digits and wind chills as low as 25 below zero in southeast Michigan.
Then, snow is expected to fall.
“Based on current forecasts, we are monitoring the potential for approximately 3 to 6 inches of snow, with temperatures in the teens and high winds across Monroe County beginning in the early morning hours Sunday morning,” said David Leach, managing director of the Monroe County Road Commission. “As with any winter system, exact totals and timing may change, but we are staying in close contact with weather services and adjusting plans as needed.”
Is electricity likely to go out?
“Michigan is expecting bitterly cold weather this weekend, but Consumers Energy is not expecting weather-related power outages,” the utility said in a news release.
Local emergency personnel ready for storm aftermath
“The Monroe County Road Commission is fully prepared for this (weekend’s) event. Our full fleet dedicated to winter operations are kept ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” Leach said…