Freezing Rain, Snow Hit Metro Detroit
DETROIT (WWJ) - Old Man Winter has invaded metro Detroit.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, now in effect until noon Saturday for Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Forecasters say a mix of snow and freezing rain that developed near the Ohio border is spreading northward, bringing light snow and freezing rain.
Periods of heavy sleet and freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving.
Snowfall accumulations are expected to be minor Saturday, but that could change come next week. Temperatures are going to drop to the teens Monday with snow showers throughout the day.
Here's the local forecast from the CBS Detroit weather team:
Saturday Night: Cloudy with periods of rain. Low 34F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Sunday: Windy with showers in the morning changing over to rain and snow in the afternoon. High 37F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Sunday Night: On and off snow flurries are possible along with variably cloudy skies. Low 11F. Winds WNW at 15 to 25 mph.
Monday: Snow flurries or snow showers. High around 15F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday Night: Cloudy. Snow likely after midnight. Low 9F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tuesday: Snow during the morning will give way to lingering snow showers during the afternoon. High 24F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tuesday Night: Bitterly cold. Partly cloudy skies early with a few snow flurries later at night. Low 9F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday: Bitterly cold. On and off snow flurries are possible along with variably cloudy skies. High 13F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A few clouds. Low -1F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
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