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Big Snow: 6-10 Inches To Fall On Metro Detroit This Weekend

December 9, 2016 / 4:05 PM EST / CBS Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - Get ready for this season's first measurable snowfall in metro Detroit.

AccuWeather is upping the ante, with forecasters now calling for 6 to 10 inches of snow across the Southeast Michigan area this weekend.

WWJ AccuWeather Meteorologist John Feerick said there shouldn't be any accumulation as a snow shower or two passed over Friday night, but it looks like a "significant winter storm" is on the way.

"Snow begins tomorrow (Saturday evening) and will continue at varying intensity later tomorrow night through Sunday — accumulating six to ten inches," Feerick said. "Definitely we're going to have dangerous travel conditions tomorrow night through Sunday."

After Thursday's deadly 40-vehicle pileup on a slick I-96, all eyes are on the sky to see what it will be like on the roads.

Meantime, there won't be a break from the cold — with high temperatures hanging around in the low 30s. The snow will taper off Sunday night, with maybe a lingering snow shower or two hanging around Monday.

Here's the detailed forecast through the weekend:

Friday: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers. Temps steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with some snow possible. Low 23F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Little or no accumulation.

Saturday: Mainly cloudy with some morning snow. High 29F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 85%.
Saturday Night: Cloudy with heavier snow showers developing late. Low 23F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 68%. Snow accumulating 1-3 inches.

Sunday: Snow likely. High 31F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 100%. Additional 2-4 inches of snow.
Sunday Night: Snow in the evening will mix with rain at times overnight. Low around 30F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 90%. 1 to 3 more inches of snow expected, with sleet and freezing rain possible late.

Know before you go: Keep it tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 for the latest forecast during traffic and weather, every 10 minutes on the 8s. See the live, local radar now at this link and check for freeway closures here.