The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in parts of northern Michigan. The storm is expected to take place north of Alpena into the Upper Peninsula, late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning.
"With the expectation up there of snowfall in excess of six inches," said John Boris, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Gaylord. "Some areas may get a little bit more than that, especially across the eastern UP."
A combo of heavy, wet snow and freezing rain will impact much of northern Michigan late tonight into Wednesday night. Heaviest snow and icing is expected Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous travel and the potential for localized power outages. #miwx pic.twitter.com/BjvqE7eRL9
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He said mid-Michigan is under a winter storm advisory, with a chance of seeing snow and freezing rain.
A winter storm watch is normally issued a couple days before the storm to warn residents about the possibilities for storms. A winter storm warning is sent out usually the day of the event and advisories mean it could be impactful, but not as much as a warning.
"There's still some uncertainty as to exactly what areas may get into some heavier snow and which areas get into more icing," Boris said.
He said the storm could impact driving conditions as it may take longer to get to your destination with a chance of reduced visibility.
Temperatures are expected to fall back into the 30s and 40s, with possible windchills of 10s to 20s.
"If you have travel plans for tomorrow, if you could delay them, that'd be great," Boris said. "If you still have to go where you need to get to, then make sure you just leave extra time for you to get where you need to be."
