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Winter Weather Advisory: 4-6 Inches Of Snow Coming Tuesday

DETROIT (WWJ) - Just after most of it melted, more snow in on the way to metro Detroit.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory, in effect for all of Southeast Michigan beginning at 3 a.m. Tuesday through 12 a.m. Wednesday.

Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties are all included — with about 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation expected.

The NWS says light snow will develop after 3 a.m. Tuesday and will persist through the morning, so be prepared for slick roads and poor visibility.

Snowfall intensity will increase at around noon Tuesday and peak during the afternoon hours.

Meantime, those who were fooled by the warmish weekend should be prepared for more ups and downs. NWS Meteorologist Joe Clark says El Nino is causing heavy fluctuations in the temperatures this year.

He believes big swings week-to-week will continue into the summer months.

 

Here's the detailed forecast from the CBSDetroit weather team:

MondayOvercast skies and windy. High 47F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Monday night: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 24F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.
TuesdayCloudy with snow showers early and steady snow likely later in the day. Some sleet may mix in. High around 30F. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 4-6 inches.
Tuesday NightWindy. Snow will taper off and end in the evening leading to cloudy conditions overnight. Low 19F. Winds NNW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Additional snowfall around 1 inch. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
WednesdayA mix of clouds and sun early, then becoming cloudy later. High around 30F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night:  Partly cloudy and cold; Low 17F. Winds light and variable.

Know before you go: Keep it tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 for the latest forecast during traffic and weather, every 10 minutes on the 8s. See the live, local radar now at this link.

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