KALAMAZOO (WKZO AM/FM) — Much of southern Michigan has been covered with a thick coating of resh snow, as the northern edge of a winter storm moving across the country, brushed over the southern counties overnight.
A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of the region until four p.m. today for counties as far north as Kent, with counties along the border of Indiana under a winter storm warning until two p.m.
Areas along I-96 could get as much as four-inches of snow, with 3 to 5 inches falling along the I-94 corridor. Forecasters say heavier snow will fall to the south, with accumulations of up to seven-inches along the state line.
Drivers are advised to be cautious on the roads due to slippery pavement and blowing snow. MDOT has trucks clearing main roads, but rural and side roads will take longer.
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GRAND RAPIDS (WKZO AM/FM) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Southwest Michigan.
It takes effect at 7 p.m. Friday and runs through 4 p.m. on Saturday.
They are forecasting as much as half a foot of new snow may fall along the I-94 corridor with more snow to the south and less to the north.
Local police agencies say you can probably expect slippery road conditions if you are out traveling during the advisory period.
Michigan State Police are also reminding residents about their winter safety tips.
They say families need to watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia if they are outside for long periods of time and avoid overdoing it when it comes to shoveling the driveway or pushing out the car.
They add that it’s important to make sure the car has a full tank of gas and an emergency kit packed with essential winter items.
(copy written by John McNeill)
