The Great Lakes and Northeast bore the brunt of nasty winter weather as lake-effect snow piled up near the shores of Lake Superior, Lake Erie, Lake Michigan, and Lake Ontario. Winter storm warnings stretched from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to western New York.

Snow is sticking around in Michigan even after the latest winter storm has moved on. Why does lake-effect snow linger?

Winter storm warnings are in effect in Michigan as a dangerous day of travel for at least the western portion of Michigan is expected. Here's the latest outlooks on the day.

"A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds to parts of northern Michigan through Monday. Blizzard-like conditions and dangerous travel are expected across parts of the area Monday, so be sure to check the latest forecast for updates," the NWS in Gaylords said on X on Dec. 28.

Winter weather is making a strong finish to 2025 across Michigan as lake-effect snow continues across parts of the state into holiday celebrations.

A wild winter storm is bringing strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast