The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids issued a hazardous weather advisory that will be in effect from 1 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday in mid-Michigan.
Wind chills could reach between 20 and 30 degrees below zero Friday morning.
Weather advisory issued for Ingham
Wind gusts could reach up to 35 mph. One to three inches of snowfall is expected Friday.
Exposure to cold could cause frostbite in less than 30 minutes starting Thursday evening and going into early Friday.
Drivers should be aware of blowing snow during the period starting Friday morning through night, according to the advisory. Roads will be dangerous on Friday with white outs causing “little to no visibility” while driving.
The worst driving conditions are expected on Friday after nightfall and roads are expected to be slick and snow-covered throughout the weekend.
The Michigan Department of Transportation urged drivers to be cautious while driving and “take it slow in ice and snow.”
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