Snow is expected to taper off this morning after the heaviest snow fell Wednesday night, says Environment Canada.

The National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning at 9:54 a.m. EST on Wednesday valid from 1 p.m. EST until Thursday 7 a.m. EST for Alpena, Alcona, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac counties.

TIMING: Snow begins 1-3 a.m. across Maine Thursday morning. It will fall steadily through the morning commute with slick travel expected. A changeover to sleet or even freezing drizzle is likely by mid-morning, and coastal areas will likely see a brief period of plain rain.