Michigan’s First Major Snowstorm of the Season is Coming – When & Where
Michigan looks like it will circumnavigate the big East Coast storm brewing for this weekend. But, a different storm system is forming that will bring the first Michigan snowstorm of the season to the area next week. I’m not happy about this new snow development. We escaped the cold and snow through all of December, and I would like that to last all season. But, let’s get into Michigan’s first major snowstorm of the season.
As for this weekend, while the East Coast will see lots of activity, both rain and snow depending on the area, Michigan is just on the edge of the storm and will likely get a dusting of snow, according to the National Weather Service. Some area of Michigan, mainly in the southern parts of the state, could get an inch of snow. But, it won’t be very active. Any snow would move into the area on Saturday (Jan. 6) and Sunday (Jan. 7). Monday (Jan. 8) will be uneventful, but Tuesday (Jan. 9) gets dicey. That’s when Michigan’s first major snowstorm starts to arrive.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will start with snowfall across lower Michigan, but that snow will transition to rain when highs move into the 40s by midday. Then, the rain will turn to snow overnight, and more accumulation is possible. Right now, according to Weather.com, accumulation totals for Tuesday into Wednesday are anywhere from 1 to 6 inches. So, it’s still very fuzzy. Moreover, currently, Detroit has rain Tuesday night while other areas of the state, such as Lansing, have snow, so this storm could vary widely depending on where you’re located in the state. What’s more, if temperatures rise or fall even a little bit during this storm, that could drastically change the outcome. It could be a ton of snow of just rain. Those in West Michigan have a clearer picture, with 3 to 6 inches of snow expected and higher totals off Lake Michigan.
Michigan Laws Going Into Effect in 2024: Guns, Minimum Wage and More
Minimum wage
Beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, the state of Michigan’s minimum wage will increase from $10.10 to $10.33. This change is thanks to Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018. That law resulted in an annual schedule of increases.
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Prevailing Wage Act
This year, Gov. Whitmer signed a bill restoring a prevailing wage act. This bill means that Michigan-hired contractors are required to pay their employees at the union level.
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Teens in Michigan can pre-register to vote
Now, 16-year-old high school students in Michigan are able to pre-register to vote. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says, “This new law helps us prepare the next generation of voters to inherit their democracy, bolstering our state’s commitment to engaging young people, educating them about the democratic process, and getting them ready to cast a ballot once they turn 18.”
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No more "right-to-work"
Michigan’s right-to-work law is being repealed. The state’s “right-to-work” law was passed over a decade ago. Michigan’s “right-to-work” law had enabled workers in union settings to choose not to pay union dues and fees.
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Expanded Elliot-Larsen Act
Earlier this year, Whitmer signed an expansion of the Elliot-Larsen Act. The act includes protection for those who are discriminated against due to sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. That’s includes those in the LGBTQ+ community.
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No more third-grade reading law
Michigan’s third-grade reading law has been repealed. The original 2016 law made schools identify students who were struggling in reading and writing and hold them back a year if they were more than one grade level behind. Now, that requirement has lifted.
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Michigan gun laws
New gun laws are here, and these were introduced into Lansing following the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. The House and Senate passed these bills, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed them. The new laws require safe storage (gun owners must lock their weapons away, if a minor is expected to be in the home), background checks (mandatory, no matter how you’re buying a firearm) and “red flag” (to cut down on possible violence for those who may have mental health problems or have threatened others).
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Clean Energy & Climate Action Package
Gov. Whitmer recently signed the Clean Energy & Climate Action Package, with a plan to have Michigan 100% clean energy by 2040. If all goes as planned, the state will produce 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2024.
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