Northern Michigan could be in for a weekend light show; there is a slight chance to glimpse the aurora borealis, or northern lights, Saturday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there is a chance for a G1 (Minor) or greater geomagnetic storm on Jan.

The National Weather Service issued an updated special weather statement at 9:09 a.m. EST on Thursday in effect until 12:15 p.m. EST for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee,

EST the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory in effect until 7 p.m. EST for Mason, Oceana and Muskegon counties.

The National Weather Service said reported readings as low as minus 27 Tuesday as an Arctic air mass spread across Michigan.

The National Weather Service in Marquette posted a NASA satellite image showing bands of cold air and lake effect snow moving across Michigan.

Michigan residents rely on National Weather Service forecasts, advisories and warnings to know what to expect for the morning commute or when to take shelter, but what exactly do all those terms mean?

Frigid air will gradually move out of Michigan this weekend. Temperatures will climb to the 20s this weekend and next week for more residents.

The Marquette NWS office said wind chills in some areas could reach 44 below zero early in the week and residents should prepare.

From subzero temperatures spanning the week to incoming snow Monday night, Michigan will find itself in the middle of winter weather that feels like it's blowing out of the Arctic for the next few days.

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An updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 1:59 p.m. EST in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan and Charlevoix counties.

The Arctic air mass over Michigan and the whole of the Midwest may stick around as late as Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.