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The United States satellite images displayed are infrared (IR) images. Warmest (lowest) clouds are shown in white; coldest (highest) clouds are displayed in shades of yellow, red, and purple.

(Hit refresh on your browser for the latest radar loop.) This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan winter storm: Live radar as snow hits this weekend ...