Winter storm watch issued for Washtenaw County

Snow Tuesday and Wednesday could make travel difficult in the Ann Arbor area.

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It won't be anything like the storm that walloped the East Coast over the weekend, but a wintry blast is headed our way.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Washtenaw County from 10 a.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning.

The Weather Service said light to moderate snow will fall during the daylight hours Tuesday and will become heavier overnight. Total accumulation of 6 to 10 inches is expected.

The storm will also bring winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph Tuesday night and Wednesday, causing blowing and drifting of snow, the Weather Service said.

A winter storm watch means there is potential for significant snow accumulation. The watch area includes all of southeast lower Michigan.