The Upper Peninsula will get the brunt of a clipper system sweeping across Michigan. It is expected to make a swift exit on Thursday.

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Michigan residents could see winds as strong as 55 mph Monday, the National Weather Service said. The weather service said a wind advisory is in effect for most of Michigan from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday because of the potential for winds gusting between 45 mph and 55 mph.

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

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Monday for many Michigan counties, including ones in Metro Detroit.

Some areas in northern and west Michigan have reported as much as 15 inches of lake effect snow since Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. "Another clipper system following quickly in its ...

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.

Winter weather advisories or winter storm warnings were in place for seven states early Tuesday morning, with the National Weather Service forecasting up to 12 inches of snow for some parts of the country. Winter storms can cause power outages, while snow can interfere with travel and create dangerous driving conditions.

Overall, temperatures are expected to be relatively mild throughout much of the forecast period, especially when compared to last week.

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

Hurricane force winds begin at 74 mph, according to the National Weather Service. All of the Lower Peninsula and much of the Upper Peninsula were under wind advisories Monday. All the Great Lakes were under gale warnings and some portions of the Lake Superior coast were under lakeshore flood advisories.