slippery roads

In Battle Creek – the rain will change over to snow later today, then expect heavy wet snow overnight coupled with very strong gusty winds. Wind gusts of 40 MPH or higher overnight are forecast.

Be ready for unexpected road closures through the day.

Battle Creek Police issued a cautionary advisory Monday morning, warning drivers to slow down and drive only as fast as winter conditions will allow. Lake effect snow showers - some of them very localized - were causing difficult driving conditions on some parts of I-94 in Calhoun County, as well as along M-66...

The radar picture Friday morning suggests a calmer setting in Calhoun County, with lake effect snow showers dissipating. However, overnight snow left 1-2" on area roads, making for a potentially slippery commute. Crews continue to treat roadways in an attempt to minimize trouble spots as commuters hit the road Friday morning...