Live Detroit winter storm updates: Friday's snow in southeast Michigan

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - Snow in southeast Michigan has been hard to come by for most of Metro Detroit, but that's all about to change on Friday as the entire area is under a Winter Weather Advisory.

The winter weather advisory was issued early Friday morning ahead of the snow is to alert people – but the system isn't strong enough to merit a warning.

Detroit snow timeline: When to expect winter weather Friday in Southeast Michigan

How much snow in Metro Detroit?

By the numbers:

The snow will start to fall around 1 p.m. on Friday and won't stop for about 12 hours. It's going to be heaviest around 3 or 4 p.m., which would wreak havoc on the drive home.

We expect to see between 2 and 3 inches of snow for the entire area, but some places could see closer to four inches of snow. This is by no means a lot of snow, but we have seen so little snow that this is the first decent snow maker of the season. 

On average, Metro Detroit would have seen over 14 inches total. So far, we've only seen 6 total inches of snow.

Before you leave for home tonight, keep an eye on the weather by downloading the FOX 2 Weather app. We've got live radar, hourly forecasts, and much more.

What's next:

After Friday night and Saturday morning's snow, another system moves into the Great Lakes later Sunday into Monday, bringing some light snow. 

As for the cold? Well, hope you've got some extra gloves and hats because it's not going anywhere. Temperatures will remain below average for at least the next week. 

FOX 2 Detroit is working for you to provide the most up-to-date information on the snow. is working to get the most up-to-date information on the storm. We'll update this story as details come in.

4:27 p.m.:

MDOT plows are now out and spread across Southeast Michigan. Several crashes have been reported in the southwest parts of Metro Detroit along I-75, I-275, and I-96. 

You can track them on MDOT's website by tapping here. 

3:12 p.m.:

Traffic on Detroit freeways is starting to slow down as drivers take a more cautious approach.

Michigan Department of Transportation posted on X there crashes on I-94 near the Southfield Freeway has blocked the shoulder while a crash on northbound I-75 in Clarkson is narrowed to just the left lane because of a crash.

Drivers are urged to slow down in the snow and give yourself a bit more time to reach your destination.

2:27 p.m.:

Snow is starting to fall in Southeast Michigan as Southfield reports snow. All of Metro Detroit is covered with snow on the radar – meaning the snow is falling for almost everyone.

2:00 p.m.:

Snow is starting to move around Metro Detroit – including Flint and then south to Lenawee County and southern Wayne County. 

The rest of the Metro Detroit area will see snow throughout Friday afternoon.