If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches through Saturday afternoon. Greatest accumulations will favor areas away from Lake Michigan. East to northeast winds gusting 45 to 55 mph Friday night. Winds turn northwest by Saturday, gusting to 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Activity transitions to lake effect snow showers later Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.