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.

The Current Radar map shows areas of current precipitation (rain, mixed, or snow). The map can be animated to show the previous one hour of radar.

(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 ...