Metro Detroit Hour-By-Hour Snow Forecast

Snow is forecast to fall in the metro Detroit region until noon on Saturday, with additional accumulations of two to four inches on top of the snow that has already fallen, the National Weather Service predicts. Snow totals in the region could be anywhere between five to eight inches.

The winter storm system is impacting Livingston, Macomb, Washtenaw, Lenawee, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne Counties. Forecasters warned of wind gusts as high as 35 miles per hour, hazardous travel conditions with drastically reduced visibility during periods of heavy snow.

The winter storm warning for the region is in effect until noon. Addditionally, a lakeshore flood advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. for Wayne and Monroe Counties.

In a special weather statement for Washnetaw, Wayne, Lenawee and Monroe counties, government forecasters said a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will continue through 11 a.m. with temperatures around 32 degrees. The additional accumulation is not expected to exceed an inch but roads will be snow covered and make travel hazardous.

"If you must travel this morning, reduce your speed and allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination," forecasters wrote.

By the afternoon, temperatures will rise into the upper 30s and snow will transition to a wintry mix before becoming mostly rain and drizzle, according to weather officials.

For emergency purposes, officials said residents should keep a flashlight, food and water in cars.

Below is the hour-by-hour forecast for the Detroit region via The Weather Channel:

9:15 a.m.: 32 degrees, 95 percent chance of snow

10 a.m.: 33 degrees, 90 percent chance of snow

11 a.m. 34 degrees, 100 percent chance of rain/snow

12 p.m.: 35 degrees, 95 percent chance of rain

1 p.m.: 36 degrees, 100 percent chance of rain

2 p.m.: 37 degrees, 85 percent chance of light rain

3 p.m.: 39 degrees, 70 percent chance of light rain

4 p.m.: 39 degrees, 40 percent chance of showers