LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Heavy snow has led to the closure of Michigan's state government, including the Capitol building and legislative offices.
They're due to reopen Tuesday.
Most state government offices in the Lower Peninsula were closed, effective at 10 a.m., except certain offices handling critical functions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is encouraging motorists to stay off the roads.
Monday's snowstorm also prompted Lansing Mayor Andy Schor to declare a snow emergency. City offices are closed, and driving in the city is restricted unless it is for essential reasons.
The National Weather Service says the Lansing region is forecast to get about 8 inches (20 centimeters) of snow in the daytime.
Hundreds of schools are closed Monday across Michigan as road conditions deteriorated. Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti was among those that canceled classes.
