By John Kennett
A cold front swept through Central Michigan last night causing power outages, school closings and slippery roads.
Approximately 20,000 people were without power today in the Mid-Michigan area, including 674 in Alma, 494 in Clare and 777 in Midland.
Almost all area schools were closed due to blowing conditions and dangerous driving conditions.
Central Michigan University delayed classes until noon today. Today marked the third time this semester that classes had either been delayed or cancelled. Classes were cancelled on Jan. 8 due to a power outage while classes were delayed on Jan. 22 because of snow.
The area saw a little more than 1 inch of snow; combined with wind gusts of up to 56 mph, making a hazardous morning commute with very slippery roads and poor visibility.
A winter storm warning is in effect until noon today with near blizzard conditions expected to also remain through noon.
Expect snow showers and flurries through mid afternoon, with winds up to 26 mph through 8 p.m.
Tonight the temperatures are expected to dip below zero.
Temperatures on Tuesday reached a high of 43 degrees, which nearly equaled the record high of 46 degrees in 1970.
The cold front saw temperatures plummeting to eight degrees Wednesday morning, with wind chills of minus 14.
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm watch from late Thursday night through Friday evening with the potential of six or more inches of snow.
Edited by Sheri Krotzer and Justin Marr
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