Active AlertsGrand Traverse

What: Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of one to two inches, particularly in the higher terrain away from the immediate lakeshores. Areas under the most intense snow bands could see locally higher amounts. Less than an inch of snow is expected in eastern Grand Traverse County.
Where: Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Counties.
When: Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
Impacts: Plan on sloppy, slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for sloppy, slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. This is particularly true of elevated surfaces such as decks or bridges. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.