Bracing for the storm: Winter weather warnings, advisories start at 3 am
(WJBJK) - A winter storm is brewing, expected to impact SE Michigan in Friday's early morning hours.
The widespread snowfall has sparked warnings and watches across the area, from 3 a.m. Friday to midnight Friday. All of which will make the morning commute a battle for drivers.
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The hardest hit will be areas south of Eight Mile road with a Winter Storm Warning issued calling snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties.
To check on your commute, go to http://www.fox2detroit.com/traffic
Farther north, a Winter Storm Advisory has been issued for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair Counties.
Those areas are expected to get between 4 and 7 inches of snow.
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The snowfall is expected to stretch into Saturday with the system possible stretching into 27 hours straight of snow.
More than 700 schools are closed for Friday - get the school closings here: http://www.fox2detroit.com/closings
Traveling to the airport? Check delays here: http://www.fox2detroit.com/traffic/airport-delays