LIVE UPDATES: Winter storm warning in effect for Metro Detroit: Track radar, forecasts

4-9 inches of snow, ice concerns expected Thursday in Metro Detroit

A winter storm warning is in effect for Metro Detroit through Friday morning due to a possible 4-8 inches -- possibly more -- of snow and ice.

Most of our area south of M-59 will get about 6 inches of snow through the afternoon and evening, with 7-9 inches of snow possible right in the heart of Metro Detroit. There will be parts of our West and North Zones that may only get a few inches total.

Track live radar and updates from the Local4Casters in the video player above all day long.

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We often refer to this kind of snow as “heart attack snow” because it’s the wet, heavy snow that is difficult to shovel and harder on your body. Shovel in shifts, take breaks and listen to your body, because it’s a problem we see every winter, unfortunately.

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Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

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