A few areas could see a brief changeover to rain as this cold front moves through Monday night

A mixed bag of precipitation including snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain looks to be possible by the middle of the week.

Meteorologist Paul Gross has a look at the different types of precipitation and what causes them.

It indicates Michigan will see slightly above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.

DETROIT – We’re expecting some precipitation Tuesday night into Wednesday. Meteorologist Paul Gross explains the types of precipitation -- rain, sleet and snow -- and when they’re expected to form in the Metro Detroit area. Snow is expected at about midnight Wednesday, whereas sleet is expected at 7 a.m. followed by 8 a.m. freezing rain. Watch the full report in the video above. · Track the live Michigan Weather Radar here· Track severe weather alerts here· Submit storm photos here

DETROIT – There is a chance for snow and a wintry mix Tuesday afternoon in southeastern Michigan. Wet weather is on the way, and parts of our West and North Zones may get a wet inch or two of snow by the late afternoon and/or evening. The rest of us will see a wintry mix of some light snow becoming rain with those temps flirting with 40F. It will be a sloppy evening drive, and slick or slippery with snow more likely north of M 59. West Central Michigan is under a Winter Weather Advisory starting in the afternoon.