### Weather Alert: Snowstorm Threatens Thanksgiving Travel in Lower Peninsula

Travelers planning to navigate the Lower Peninsula for Thanksgiving should prepare for potential disruptions due to an imminent snowstorm. Meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) have been closely monitoring a developing storm system expected to produce "waves of snow" affecting the lower Great Lakes region and the Ohio River Valley.

In particular, Michigan's I-94 corridor might see significant snow impacts during the peak travel window around Thanksgiving. “If you’re traveling through the Lower Great Lakes region between Tuesday night and Thursday night, beware of possible snow that could affect regional interstates,” NWS meteorologists in Chicago advised, highlighting areas of concern on a recent weather map.

More locally, the Grand Rapids NWS office offered a detailed forecast. They predict the southern part of the Lower Peninsula will experience light precipitation by Wednesday, which may transition from rain to snow by nighttime. “We anticipate potential snow accumulation on Thanksgiving Day, focused mainly on areas south of I-96," the Grand Rapids meteorologists noted.

This weather is driven by a low-pressure system expected to move from the Rockies and Plains states toward the Ohio River Valley. The extent and location of snow remain uncertain, but forecasts suggest the heaviest precipitation may stay south of Michigan, with I-94 seeing some snow.

The NWS also warns of real winter weather setting in later this week, potentially causing slippery roads and travel delays starting Thanksgiving and possibly extending into the weekend. The snow is expected to be heavier in areas prone to lake-effect snow along Lake Michigan.

Looking further ahead, after Thanksgiving, a cold front is likely to increase the chance of lake-effect snow, with a few inches predicted for counties along Lake Michigan's shoreline. Meanwhile, the Upper Peninsula can expect consistent lake-effect snow throughout the week, with significant accumulation in certain regions.

Travelers should keep current with weather updates and prepare for winter driving conditions as they make their holiday plans.