Winter Storm Warning Issued For Metro Detroit: NWS

SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service has officially issued a Winter Storm Warning in Southeastern Michigan as we prepare for up to 8 inches of snow and 30 mph winds in this weekend's storm.

The Winter Storm Warning goes into effect at 10 p.m. Friday and lasts until noon Saturday for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Lenawee and Monroe counties.

Forecasters say heavy snow is expected to fall at about an inch per hour until Saturday morning. They warn of slippery road conditions and low visibility.

Snow will begin Friday night and become heaviest between 1-7 a.m. on Saturday. Temperates will then rise to near freezing or perhaps a degree or two above, meteorologists predict. This will coincide with a changeover to sleet before warmer air transitions precipitation to rain or drizzle by mid afternoon.

Travel is strongly discouraged during the Winter Storm Warning.

Here's a look at the full extended weekend forecast:

Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 30. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Saturday
Snow before 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with drizzle between 11am and 2pm, then drizzle after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. Breezy, with a southeast wind 16 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Saturday Night
Snow likely before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday
Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.

Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

M.L.King Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Info via weather.gov.