DETROIT – Local 4 has issued a 4Warn Weather Alert for both Saturday and Sunday because of an impending winter storm.
The alert was issued because of the snow coming to Southeast Michigan on Saturday afternoon and evening. This isn’t lake-effect snow -- it’s your classic winter storm, with a closed area of low pressure.
What that means: If you have errands to run, Christmas shopping, or family gatherings, it would be best to do them on Black Friday or early Saturday.
On Saturday afternoon and evening, once the snowfall begins, roads are quickly going to deteriorate. Driving conditions are expected to be slick and dangerous.
Snowfall will be the heaviest between about 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Sunday. It will continue even into Sunday morning.
The 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect for Saturday and at least the early parts of Sunday morning.
We’re expecting significant snowfall on Saturday -- Parts of Metro Detroit could get 4-6 inches of snow. An advisory, watch, or warning is likely.