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.

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.

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 Michigan could cold see snow accumulation Saturday, the National Weather Service predicts. Winter storms could bring accumulating snow to the state from 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday. Peak snowfall for metro Detroit is expected between noon and midnight.