Once again winter is not letting us out of its clutches. The National Weather Service explains:

Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo- Calhoun-Jackson- Including the cities of Ionia, St. Johns, Holland, Hastings, Charlotte, Lansing, South Haven, Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and Jackson:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY…

WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch and snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected. Wind gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday with areas of blowing snow.

WHERE…Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.

WHEN…From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Plan on slippery road conditions and low visibility during the Tuesday morning, evening, and Wednesday morning commutes. The heaviest ice accumulations are expected along the Interstate 94 corridor. Be prepared for power outages as the combination of gusty winds and ice accumulations may down tree limbs and power lines. Blowing snow with occasional white out conditions are possible Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, especially on north to south oriented roadways.

A Plus Electric is standing by if you need help.

The first concern is your safety and those around you. Consumers Energy says “stay at least 25 feet away from a downed wire.” They add “steer clear of water, trees, debris and fences” nearby and contact them as soon as possible (800-477-5050).  Carl Evanson, A Plus Electric’s master electrician, adds another note of caution “a downed wire can electrify areas much farther away than you’d guess as electricity disburses in surprising ways. The results can be tragic.”

Consumers Energy is responsible to repair a downed wire up to the point where it touches your house. If any part of the lead-in to your house is damaged, you will need to call an electrician. That includes the mast.  You can reach A Plus Electric at (517) 529-0000 or by pressing the emergency button on the main page of this website when using your smartphone.

Consumers Energy updates an outage map. Click here to view it. For the latest weather, click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.