A snow day-worthy winter storm is headed for the area that could drop 4-8 inches of snow on Macomb County Thursday night.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the county from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
There is a chance of snow before 8 a.m. Thursday, with heavier snowfall expected in the evening and throughout the night. Macomb County will likely get 3-5 inches of snow Thursday night, leaving area roads snow covered and slippery for the morning commute Friday, NWS says.
Check the New Baltimore-Chesterfield Township Patch Commute Page for real-time traffic and accident reports.
Snow showers are expected to continue before noon Friday, with new accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Despite the snow, temperatures are forecast to remain a balmy 30 degrees through Sunday.
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