The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening. The watch area includes Jackson County and portions of central, south central, southwest and west central Michigan.
Impacts include travel difficulty, especially on Wednesday when temperatures drop and untreated roads become icy and snow covered.
After some light rain and snow tonight, a better chance for accumulating snow will come Tuesday evening through Wednesday night.
Rain will switch over to snow across Southern Lower Michigan tonight. Light accumulations from a dusting to around an inch are possible.
Snow is expected across Southern Lower Michigan from Tuesday through at least Friday. A widespread snow is expected from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening with amounts on the order of 3 to 6 inches. Lake effect snow is then expected from Wednesday night through Friday. Travel will be impacted mid to late this work week with the Wednesday morning and evening commutes of most concern.