In southeast Michigan and the Thumb area, the counties under a warning include Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair and Macomb. To the north, the counties under a warning include Alpena, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac.

The first major winter storm of the season will bring significant accumulations to Southeast Michigan. Snow will begin Wednesday afternoon and linger into Thursday morning. A winter storm advisory will go into effect for Wayne,

More than 30 counties in Michigan are under storm watches or advisories as the snow is expected to hit the state beginning 1 p.m. Wednesday.