Winter storm watch for Ann Arbor area downgraded to winter weather advisory; slow commute expected

The weather service now says the Ann Arbor area is likely to get 3 to 5 inches of snow. Earlier today, forecasters said 4 to 7 inches was likely to fall overnight.

The advisory is in effect from 2 to 11 a.m. Friday, and the weather service warns motorists to expect a slow go on the roads during the morning rush hour.

Snow will develop after midnight tonight, the advisory says, and become heavy at times with the bulk of snow falling between 3 a.m. and 9 a.m. It is expected to taper off and end about 11 a.m.