Posted on Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 9:14 a.m.
Ann Arbor under weather advisory; 3 to 5 inches of snow expected
By Cindy Heflin
An afternoon snowfall could make the evening commute hazardous in the Ann Arbor area.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Washtenaw County and the surrounding area from noon today until 7 a.m. Friday.
Snow this afternoon could make the evening commute difficult for drivers.
File photo
The storm will bring total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, the Weather Service said. Accumulations should total 1 to 3 inches during the afternoon and another 2 to 4 inches overnight.
Motorists can expect slick roads this afternoon and during the evening commute, and visibility could drop to less than a mile at times.
The high temperature is expected to be 27. Tonight, the low will fall to around 18 degrees with calm winds.
Comments
Lokalisierung
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 3:49 p.m.
Fair enough BornNRaised...can't argue with that.
zollar
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 3:22 p.m.
"Snow leads to crashes in Ann Arbor area; 3-5 inches predicted" Glade I rode the bus!
Blklight
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 3:14 p.m.
I like your idea BnR that's a good one lol...
Lokalisierung
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 2:18 p.m.
How about just drive I mean seriously...is everyone that afraid of driving in snow? New to Michigan?
djm12652
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 2:17 p.m.
Due to the fact that I live 2 blocks from work, I'm concerned about the long drive as well...oh wait...my car isn't moving out of the parking space...sorry...hehehe...don't hate me cuz I don't commute...
melissa
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:51 p.m.
Yes, take the bus. Presuming you already drove to your workplace, perhaps in Ann Arbor? Leave your car there, and will only take you three hours or more to get home, rather than your usual 30 minute-or-so commute. The bus system outside of Ann Arbor is a joke.
millermaple
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:50 p.m.
just got this e-mail: You are subscribed to Snow Removal for City of Ann Arbor, MI. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. January 7th, 2010 The City will begin plowing residential streets beginning at 6:00am on Friday, January 8th and will continue operations throughout the day and evening as necessary to assommodate the actual snowfall.
zollar
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:33 p.m.
Take the bus. Even if you live in Chelsea or Canton area AATA now has a bus service that goes to those areas.Check their web site.( A Indian Trails Bus )
djm12652
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:30 p.m.
@dading, that sounds almost dirty...but I don't think you're gonna find it difficult to get anyone to take the over! I'd have to go with BornNRaised line of more cops and tows than salter and plows....
ChelseaGirl
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:24 p.m.
Salt and Plow truck just went through Dexter
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:06 p.m.
is there an over/under on the number of salt/truck plows out? i'll take an undie
kfolger
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 1:04 p.m.
I think the city plows/salts during regular business hours but will only do so after hours if it's 4 or more inches so they don't have to pay overtime to the drivers.
JAM
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 12:58 p.m.
Salt/plow truck went east on Packard at Stadium about 20 min. ago.
stan
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 12:45 p.m.
I looked out of the office window and can confirm that the salt truck/plow just went down Eisenhower within the last 10 minutes.
ChelseaGirl
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 12:05 p.m.
Just plan on them not plowing or salting and there will be no surprises.
dading dont delete me bro
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 11:59 a.m.
doesn't say if the county and municipalities will plow and salt it however...
ChelseaGirl
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 11:18 a.m.
I'm ready for a good snowfall. Bring it on!
unclemercy
Thu, Jan 7, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.
the caption under the file photo really brought this story home for me.