'Significant' Snowstorm Expected To Hit Detroit Area This Week

SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN — Get your snow shovel ready as multiple rounds of snow is expected to hit southeastern Michigan this week, including a "significant" snowstorm, according to the National Weather Service.

The major storm is expected to move into the area Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, according to the weather service.

As of Monday morning, forecasters expect the widespread storm to dump at least 6 inches of fresh snow across the southeastern Michigan region, according to the weather service.

Some areas along the Ohio border may see rain and sleet cut into those snow totals, according to the weather service.

Forecasters also warned the heavy snow will significantly affect Thursday's moving commute in the area.

While all eyes are on Wednesday, a few showers are expected to move into the southeastern Michigan area Tuesday afternoon with temperatures in the upper 20s, according to the weather service.

Another round of snow is likely to hit the region Friday night and into the first half of Saturday, according to the weather service.

Here is the full forecast for southeastern Michigan:

Monday: Sunny; High 31, Low 20

Tuesday: Scattered Snow; High 28, Low 17

Wednesday: Snow; High 28, Low 23

Thursday: Snow (early); High 29, Low 11

Friday: Snow (late); High 25, Low 19