6 Inches Of Snow Possible As Massive Snowstorm Clips Detroit Area

A major snowstorm is expected to dump several inches of fresh snow across the Detroit area on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

The snow will arrive Sunday morning and intensify through the afternoon and evening hours, the weather service said.

Forecasters expect 5 to 6 inches of snow along and south of Interstate 696 in metro Detroit. Areas north of the interstate should see between 3 and 5 inches of snow and even less for areas north of Interstate 69, the weather service said.

Forecasters warned drivers to be prepared for slippery roads and reduced visibility.

Highs will only reach the single digits Saturday with overnight wind chills dropping to as low as -25 degrees across the region, the weather service said.

Temperatures will climb back into the teens Sunday with the accumulating snow.

Here is the extended NWS forecast for the Detroit area:

Sunday: Snow; High 17, Low 7

Monday: Sunny; High 16, Low 2

Tuesday: Cloudy; High 20, Low 3

Wednesday: Sunny; High 17, Low 4

Thursday: Sunny; High 18, Low 3