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Southeast Michigan snow: 3 to 5 inches expected on Wednesday
Most of Southeast Michigan is about to pick up 3 to 5 inches of snow on Wednesday - and it could make for a tricky drive home on Wednesday.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Winter Storm Warning will be in place for Wayne County, Monroe County, and Lenawee County starting on Wednesday at 5 a.m. as a winter storm looms.
The National Weather Service says there is a significant threat to property or life in Wayne County, Monroe County, Lenawee County and has issued a Winter Storm Warning all day on Wednesday. The warning goes into effect at 5 a.m. and will be in place until 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
The NWS expects the snow storm to make roads slippery, which could cause problems on the roads during the morning and evening commutes.
Timeline: When Metro Detroit will see snow this Wednesday - and how much to expect
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Heavy snow bands move in, with late afternoon rush hour impacted most
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Other counties – Oakland County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, Livingston County, Lapeer County, and St. Clair County – are under a winter weather advisory on Wednesday.
The timing of the warning lines up with what FOX 2 has forecasted will be seen, in terms of snowfall throughout the day on Wednesday.
We should expect a total of 3 to 5 inches of snow for most spots in Southeast Michigan on Wednesday. Higher totals will be found much farther south, closer to the city of Toledo in Northern Ohio and in parts of Southern Monroe Co (possibly even Windsor).
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The snow will be slightly heavier and wetter than most January snows. This is due to the high temperature Wednesday afternoon being near 34 degrees.
Yes, you must clear the snow off your vehicle before driving in Michigan
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Snow approaching Metro Detroit as road crews ready for weather
With snow forecasted to start Wednesday morning, salt truck and plow drivers are getting ready Tuesday to hit the roads when they are needed. Metro Detroit is expected to get several inches of snow.