Overnight, 3-6 inches of snow blanketed southeast Michigan making morning commutes to work Thursday treacherous and closing hundreds of schools and districts, including the Detroit Public Schools, the largest one in the state.

Snow moves in and sticks around in 2 waves for the upcoming weekend that will leave quite a few inches of snow behind

Most of Michigan's Lower Peninsula could see significant snow accumulation Wednesday into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Southeast Michigan is now predicted to see anywhere between 5-12 inches of snow as a winter storm hits the entire Lower Peninsula.

A winter storm brought snow to most of Michigan Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Snow accumulations between 3-6 inches were expected in some portions of Southeast Michigan. Some areas around and south of I-94 may have seen a wintry mix that includes freezing rain or sleet, which led to a light glaze of ice accumulations.

The far southeast corner of Michigan will be the only spot with a mixture of various winter weather types. This means we have to look at snow totals and some freezing rain accumulation.

"Stay off the roads during hazardous winter weather whenever possible. If you absolutely have to venture out, be sure to have emergency supplies in your vehicle, and that your mobile phone is fully charged — it could become your lifeline if disaster should strike,

Fresh off a winter storm, Michigan residents can expect another round of new snow this weekend, especially in southern Lower Peninsula and lake effect areas, the National Weather Service said. "Snowfall amounts are expected to be near 6 inches close to the Michigan border with lesser amounts farther south,

EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning valid from 1 p.m. EST until Thursday 7 a.m. EST for Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair and Macomb counties.