Cities Issue Snow Emergencies As Winter Storm Strikes

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DETROIT (WWJ) - Many cities in metro Detroit are declaring snow emergencies in anticipation of the major snowfall expected to hit the region Wednesday.

If a snow emergency is issued in your city, you must move your vehicles off the street or you could be ticketed. Moving vehicles off the roadway allows city workers to clear roads and residential neighborhoods as quickly as possible.

The following communities have announced snow emergencies:

Huntington Woods - 5 p.m. today to 5 p.m. tomorrow
Trenton - now until 8 a.m. tomorrow
Hazel Park - starting at 11 p.m. tonight
Flat Rock - beginning at 3 p.m. today
Canton - now until noon Friday
Pontiac- now until further notice
Garden City - 7 p.m. today until further notice
Lincoln Park - 4 p.m. until noon tomorow
Taylor - now until further notice
Plymouth - now until 11 a.m. tomorrow
Warren - now until further notice

(Whether or not your city is not on the above list, check community social media pages or websites for updates.)

[Winter Storm Warning: Heaviest Snowfall Expected During PM Commute]

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for southeast Michigan from 10 a.m. until midnight Wednesday. Forecasters say we could see 3 to 8 inches of snow.

This list will be updated as more emergencies are declared. Check back for updates.