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'Fast-Moving Storm' With Freezing Rain, Snow to Hit White Lake- Highland Area Friday

The sun is shining brightly over White Lake- Highland today, but a wintry mix is predicted starting late Thursday night.

In the battle of spring vs. winter this week in White Lake- Highland, winter is about to take the lead.

Forecasters from the National Weather Service are calling for a chance of snow and freezing drizzle overnight. A "Hazardous Weather Statement" issued Thursday calls for a the freezing rain to develop after midnight in areas north of I-94, including Oakland County. 

There is a 90 percent chance of snow and freezing rain on Friday.

Find out what's happening in White Lake-Highlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

"A fast-moving storm system will bring accumulating snowfall late Friday afternoon through Friday night," the statement reads. "Confidence is increasing in appreciable snowfall in the 2 to 4-inch range across much of the area."

There is a potential for the Friday evening rushhour to be impacted.

Find out what's happening in White Lake-Highlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Here's a look at the forecast beyond Friday:

  • Saturday: Chance of snow before 2 p.m. High 35; low 20.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny. High 33; low 22.
  • Monday: Chance of rain and snow. High 38; low 26.
  • Tuesday: Chance of snow. High 36; low 20. 

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