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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore delivered a strong message to fans earlier this week as the team made its final preparations for the best rivalry game in college football.

"Be the loudest, most ravenous, craziest, energetic environment that we've had in Michigan Stadium ever. That's what we want it to be. The loudest place it's ever been. I don't know what the decibels have been or what they could be, but we need them to reach peak on Saturday," Moore said to reporters on Monday.

Fans of both teams will need to be prepared for more than just today's game on the field, though - they'll be battling the elements.

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Just a few hours before kickoff, the University of Michigan announced a weather warning for Saturday's contest with heavy snow and below-freezing temperatures in the forecast.

"A Winter Storm Warning is in effect during The Game, starting at 3 p.m. and lasting until 10 a.m. on Sunday. Expect heavy snow. Travel could be very difficult, especially later in the day. Be safe, take precautions and #GoBlue!" Michigan said in a post on social media.

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Snow is expected to start falling right around kickoff at 12 p.m. and continue through the night.

"Light snowfall will begin to spread eastward across the area between 12 PM and 4 PM this afternoon. Peak snowfall rates of 0.50 to 0.75 inches per hour are expected between 6 PM and 2 AM tonight," the National Weather Service said in a message.

It also offered a word of warning for those traveling in the area.

"If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. You can obtain the latest road conditions from the MDOT Michigan Drive Map. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility," the warning read.

"Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order."

Michigan and Ohio State kick off at 12 p.m. ET on Fox.

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