Metro Detroit is in for some snow over the next 24 hours, but how much should we expect and when will it be the strongest?

Periods of heavy snow - called snow squalls - are expected to lead to dangerous, icy roads Wednesday night in Southeast Michigan.

The Nutcracker' and other theater events, plus holiday shopping opportunities and other chances to get out and about this weekend, Dec. 6-8.

DETROIT – There’s a three-hour window when you’re most likely to see heavy snow Wednesday in Metro Detroit. Light snow flurries began Wednesday morning in Southeast Michigan and the Thumb, but the heaviest bands of snow are expected much later in the day.

A clipper system arrives late today with strong south winds, scattered snow showers, and minor travel impacts. Treacherous travel becomes likely overnight into Thursday morning with steadier, heavier snow and wind gusts in excess of 40+ mph.

Another storm could bring snow and rain to Massachusetts this week as cold temperatures settle in across the region. Monday and Tuesday will feature frigid mornings with sunrise temps in the teens and 20s,