Metro Detroit snow totals: Why Wednesday's weather forecast was wrong

Wednesday's Southeast Michigan weather forecast called for up to an inch of snow, but much more fell -- with some areas of Metro Detroit receiving 6+ inches. FOX 2 meteorologist Derek Kevra explains what happened.

Southeast Michigan snow totals: How much fell Wednesday into Thursday

Snow totals are still rolling in, but initial numbers from the National Weather Service show that some areas in Metro Detroit received upwards of 6 inches. See totals here:

Snow winding down in Metro Detroit
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A bit of flakes may fly Thursday, but little to no additional accumulation is expected. 

LIVE: Road conditions Thursday morning in Southeast Michigan

After several inches of snow fell in Southeast Michigan on Wednesday into Thursday, the morning commute is messy. See live traffic conditions in Metro Detroit here.

Winter Weather in Michigan: Snowfall wreaking havoc on Metro Detroit travel

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect around Southeast Michigan due to falling snow and tumbling temperatures making driving hazardous on highways. Up to five inches are expected in the immediate area with even more snow expected to fall in the thumb.

Wintery system rolls through Metro Detroit as temps drop

Dropping temperatures and a pattern of snow has moved into Metro Detroit, promising a potential slippery commute home Wednesday.

Winter feel returns to Detroit
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After a couple of more days. the cold is returning to remind Metro Detroit that it is still winter.

Metro Detroit weather: Dry day with a mix of clouds and sunshine

Monday ends up being one of the better weather days of the week in Metro Detroit, even if it doesn’t feel especially warm.

Crazy waves caught at St. Joseph Lighthouse
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Waves up to 12 feet high hit the lighthouse in St. Joseph on Sunday. Nothing like that was happening locally though.  We can expect quiet weather Monday followed by moderating temps Tuesday with highs near 40.  Our next storm system brings rain and snow showers to the region Wednesday which sets up a much colder pattern starting Thursday.

Temperatures to get to mid 40s before midweek cool down
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We can expect quiet weather Monday… followed by moderating temps Tuesday with highs near 40. Our next storm system brings rain and snow showers to the region Wednesday… which sets up a MUCH COLDER PATTERN starting Thursday. Rest of Sunday evening / night….. Increasing clouds…. breezy and cold…. low 27 Monday: Partly cloudy….breezy and cool…. High 39 Tuesday: Mostly cloudy….. shower chance….. high 43 Wednesday: Cloudy and cooler….. light rain showers changing to snow showers…. high 38 Thursday: Mostly cloudy…. BRISK and COLD… high 23 Friday: Mostly cloudy….. some snow showers.. high 29 Saturday: Cloudy and cold…. additional snow showers… high 29