According to the NWS, "blowing snow is wind-driven snow that reduces surface visibility. Blowing snow can be falling snow or snow that has already accumulated but is picked up and blown by strong winds. Blowing snow is usually accompanied by drifting snow."

On Wednesday at 4:23 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Northern Wayne.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:33 a.m. EST on Wednesday valid from 5 p.m. EST until Friday 1 a.m. EST for Clare, Isabella, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ionia, Clinton, Eaton,

A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:23 a.m. valid from 10 p.m. until Friday 4 a.m. for Seneca, Cayuga and Tompkins counties.