A powerful storm system is set to impact Michigan over the Thanksgiving holiday, with the timeline for heavy snow starting in one area by Tuesday.

Ahead of the storm, the first Winter Storm Watches have been issued for part of Michigan. While all of Michigan could see some snow with this incoming system, parts of Michigan are expected to get socked. This includes the Upper Peninsula.

The National Weather Services says 12 inches or more of heavy and blowing snow is possible between Tuesday night and Thursday morning. This area is now under a Winter Storm Watch. It includes the western U.P. counties of Keweenaw, Ontonagon, Houghton, Baraga and Gogebic. Winds gusting to 45 mph in this area are going to be the big issue when paired with the heavy snowfall.

“Travel could be very difficult

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