[M-28 near Seney Rest Area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from this morning (Friday). From MDOT]

Strong wind and pockets of heavy snow is producing white out conditions along the Great Lakes this morning (Friday). Visibility has been near zero at times in blowing and drifting snow, especially in Michigan.

Gusty winds leading to significant blowing/drifting snow across northern MI today, including localized whiteout conditions at times like outside our office here. Avoid unnecessary travel today. If you must venture out, allow extra time, turn on your headlights, and S L O W down! pic.twitter.com/Eoa08CgYr6

— NWS Gaylord (@NWSGaylord) February 8, 2019

Hazardous travel today. The webcams tell much of the story! Whiteouts at times with very slick roads. #wmiwx pic.twitter.com/5gaUO1PLju

— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) February 8, 2019

Blizzard Warnings remain in effect from Sault Ste. Marie to Marquette in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. A couple inches of snow along with wind gusts to 40 mph will create difficult travel. Roads have been closed at times already. Additional winter weather alerts have been issued along Lake Superior, Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario. The heaviest snow totals will be seen in New York, with up to a foot possible in the heaviest squalls.

The worst travel conditions will likely be found in Michigan. Snowfall totals will range from a couple inches in the U.P. to 6″ in southwest Lower Michigan, but strong winds will produce blowing and drifting snow.

Hazardous travel continues today across the northwest wind snow belts! Watch out for whiteout conditions, especially over northeast Upper Michigan where Blizzard conditions are expected, especially near Lake Superior! pic.twitter.com/0UwqaC67Rg

— NWS Marquette (@NWSMarquette) February 8, 2019

Lake effect snow will continue today with gusty winds causing significant blowing snow, localized whiteout conditions and possible power outages. Travel will continue to be very hazardous due to slick roads and very poor visibility! pic.twitter.com/VJ9uHpasv7

— NWS Gaylord (@NWSGaylord) February 8, 2019

Gusty winds Thursday evening likely to create new power outages in areas with ice on trees. Temperatures drop into the 20s tonight and 10s on Friday. Snow with rapidly changing visibility and road conditions will make travel hazardous on Friday. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/HpxCmZWjW9

— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) February 7, 2019

Lake Ontario will produce some intense snow bands, with potentially up to a foot of snow. Wind gusts to 50 mph will create difficult travel conditions.

Rain will end this morning as a cold front goes through. Lake effect snow will start late this afternoon east of Lake Ontario. Several inches of snow is likely for Rome and Syracuse tonight into Saturday. South central NY and NEPA will stay dry tonight and Saturday. #nywx #pawx pic.twitter.com/gtXDed0z1Q

— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) February 8, 2019

For WeatherNation: Meteorologist Mace Michaels