Several inches of wet snow are expected accumulate across parts of Michigan through Monday night, according to the National Weather Service, with some areas possibly experiencing more than 6 inches of accumulation of wet snow.

ALPENA — People in Northeast Michigan who wanted a white Christmas got their wish, but the snow currently on the ground may not survive for long. Warmer than normal temperatures, coupled with rain, are on the way which could melt away a significant amount of the snow the region received recently.

Quiet but cloudy and a bit dreary at times the rest of this week into the upcoming weekend. Warmer than normal temperatures for the end of the year will lead to

Everyone in Michigan will see above-normal temps and at least some rain this weekend ahead of New Year's Eve, the National Weather Service said.

Every state will see above-freezing temperatures, even in the northern U.S., whereas highs in the 80s are expected in Texas.

Warming up this weekend