A winter storm system is expected to intensify Saturday morning, bringing steady snow showers and creating potentially hazardous travel conditions across Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan.

The big rivalry game weekend has arrived. The Michigan Wolverines are playing those other guys from down south, known as the Ohio State Buckeyes. Kickoff at the Big House is scheduled for noon, just before snow is expected to start at 1 p.m. in Ann Arbor, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect during The Game, starting at 3 p.m. and lasting until 10 a.m. on Sunday. Expect heavy snow. Travel could be very difficult, especially later in the day. Be safe, take precautions and #GoBlue! https://t.co/6dVu8KXGbQ pic.twitter.com/o378iU5KF6

Consumers Energy says it’s pre-staging nearly 200 crews across Michigan in preparation for a second round of winter weather expected to impact the state Saturday and Sunday, following storms that knocked out power to more than 60,000 customers earlier in the week.

FOX 17 is issuing a WEATHER READY ALERT as West Michigan faces Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories for up to 7" of snow and strong winds on Wednesday.

It’s not rare for Michigan to see snow for the holiday of feasts. Will this blizzard beat the record? Here’s the greatest snow depth ever recorded on Thanksgiving in Michigan.

On Thursday at 10:23 a.m. EST a winter weather advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. EST for Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.