Forecasts call for between 2-5 inches of snow in Farmington and Farmington Hills starting Thursday evening, resulting in a Winter Storm Watch being in effect through Friday morning.

According to a hazardous weather outlook and winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service, a strengthening low pressure system will move into the southern Great Lakes region on Thursday.

The heaviest snow is expected Thursday evening after 8 p.m., according to the NWS. Snow may mix with sleet at times, but overall is expected to result in 1-3 inches of snow accumulation overnight. The snow will continue Friday morning, with several more inches of accumulation possible.

Friday morning commuters can expect a snowy and slippery drive.

Check the Farmington-Farmington Hills Patch Commute page for real-time traffic and accident reports.