WINTER STORM WARNING for ICE in effect - Ugly situation for most of Michigan

I was hoping I would get away without using the ice template this year, but it looks as though that was wishful thinking.

A major storm complex which has spawned killer tornadoes for days across the southern states and brought record amounts of snowfall to areas of the Great Plains is now targeting our abode, and it's going to bring, what is in my humble opinion, one of the worst modes of winter precipitation that it possibly could. The relatively rare Winter Storm Warning for Sleet/Ice has been issued for most of lower Michigan, while the more typical "Heavy Snow" warning encompasses the U.P.

The main bullseye for the ugliest portion is going to be the central counties of lower Michigan, stretching from west to east from Muskegon into the Thumb Area, encompassing the Saginaw Valley. This region will receive the worst of all worlds. 1-2 inches of snow will be the appetizer. After that, the main course - 1-2" of sleet. Finally, for desert 0.2 to 0.4 inches of ice (freezing rain) will coat everything for a few hours from late this evening into the morning when temperatures start to rise above freezing, which is almost certain to knock power out in some locations.

I am not looking forward to the next 24 hours by any stretch of the imagination. =\ I can't complain too loudly, though, especially considering what they've been dealing with in the south. This has been one of the worst weeks for severe weather I've ever seen, and easily the worst this year.