MICHIGAN – The National Weather service has issued a winter storm warning for Genesee, Lapeer and Sanilac counties until 3 p.m. on Monday. Heavy snow of between 5-8 inches is expected.
Winds on Monday will be between 25 and 30 miles per hour in Huron, Lapeer, Saginaw, Sanilac, Tuscola, Shiawassee and Genesee counties between 1 a.m. and 3 p.m. The most intense part of the winter storm will take place between 3 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Recommended Videos
There is also a winter weather advisory for Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties until 3 p.m. Monday. Around 3-6 inches of snow is expected to hit those counties.
RELATED: Winter weather advisory issued for Metro Detroit, between 3-6 inches of snow expected
Winds on Monday will be around 25 and 30 miles per hour in Livingston, St. Clair, Macomb, Washtenaw and Oakland counties from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.
The higher snow totals will be across western St. Clair, northern Macomb and northwestern Washtenaw counties.
Commuters across Metro Detroit should be prepared for snow-covered road conditions. Visibility will be limited due to the heavy and wet snowfall. The heavy snow, combined with increasing winds on Monday, may cause a few power outages.
The severe weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.