DETROIT (WWJ) - Drivers could see a longer commute than normal Wednesday morning as blowing snow and whiteout conditions are reported around Metro Detroit.
Forecasters say travel will be very hazardous due to rapidly dropping visibilities in snow showers and snow covered roadways. Expect slippery conditions -- especially on untreated surfaces, overpasses and ramps -- and limited visibilities for the morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon Wednesday for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
Bands of lake effect snow showers will continue to impact areas between the M-59 and I-94 corridors through the morning hours. Some of these snow showers will be locally intense and capable of dropping visibilities to near zero at times, especially along the M-59 and I-96/696 corridors. Snow squalls will also be possible at times, further leading to very hazardous travel conditions for the morning commute.
Additional accumulations of 1 to 3 inches will be possible, with peak snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour. Blowing snow will also be possible outside of snow shower activity with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
More than 100 schools are closed due to the weather. Click here to check the complete list.
A Wind Advisory has also been issued for Monroe and Lenawee counties, in effect until noon Wednesday. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected. Downed trees and power lines could cause outages, and high profile vehicles may experience hazardous driving conditions.
Here's a look at the forecast from the WWJ Weather Team:
Wednesday -- Windy; morning snow showers. High 29. Low 23.
Thursday -- Mostly cloudy, milder; a snow shower late in the afternoon. High 40. Low 27.
Friday -- Variable cloudiness. High 32. Low 18.
Saturday -- Clouds yielding to sun; chilly. High 29. Low 16.
Sunday -- Cloudy, some snow; chilly. High 27. Low 15.
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