The first major winter storm of the season will bring significant accumulations to Southeast Michigan.Snow will begin Wednesday afternoon and linger into Thursday morning. From 1 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.

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

Portions of Southeast Michigan are now under a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday. Snow could start as early as 3 p.m. or so, but the more impactful, heavier snow will push through between the 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. timeframe. Snow total accumulations between 3-6 inches are expected for locations under the advisory.

More than 30 counties in Michigan are under storm watches or advisories as the snow is expected to hit the state beginning 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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The winter storm watch outline is a great way to see what areas of Lower Michigan should have the heaviest snow and when it will occur.

Most of lower Michigan will see snow accumulation from winter storms Saturday into Sunday. Here's the expected totals near you.