Michigan's Chilly Wait: When Will the Deep Freeze End?

Michigan is in the grip of a deep freeze, but relief is on the way. For now, residents are braced for another round of extreme cold, with wind chills plunging to dangerous levels. The National Weather Service has warned of bitter cold through Friday, Jan. 30, but there's hope for a warmer weekend ahead. The cold snap is hitting northern Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula the hardest. A cold weather advisory is in place, with wind chills expected to range from -15 to -25 degrees. This final surge of Arctic air is set to linger through Friday, but the good news is that temperatures will start to climb over the weekend. By Saturday, things will start to look up. Temperatures will rise, reaching the teens in the north and the low 20s across the state by Sunday. Detroit and Lansing can expect highs in the mid-20s by Tuesday, though northern Michigan might slip back into the teens.But before the warm-up, there's more snow on the way. Snowbelt areas, including the Lake Michigan shoreline and the central-western Upper Peninsula, are expected to see 1-5 inches of snow by Friday morning. The Keweenaw Peninsula is forecast to get the heaviest snowfall. While the cold is intense, it's not all bad news. Winter enthusiasts can still enjoy the chill, and the upcoming warmer weather will offer a break from the extreme conditions. However, it's important to stay alert. Flood advisories are in place for central Michigan due to ice chunks on the Muskegon River, and a heavy freezing spray warning remains for Lake Superior.