As winter storm pounds Metro Detroit, 210K DTE customers left without power

More than 210,000 DTE customers were without power as of 9 p.m. Friday night while southeastern Michigan labored under a winter storm warning dumping as much as six inches to a foot of snow on the area.

Thundersnow seen across Metro Detroit as winter storm strengthens

Thundersnow is unusual because it can only happen a few times a year. In order to form, thunderstorms require three things: Moisture, Unstable Air and Lift.

Winter storm bears down across SE Michigan, power outages begin to climb

"We’re anticipating somewhere between 80 and 100 salt trucks out this afternoon and probably that same number overnight into tomorrow morning," Bryson said.

DTE warns of more power outages during Friday's winter storm in Metro Detroit

DTE Energy is warning that trees weakened in last week's ice storm could snap under the weight of several inches of snow and gusting winds on Friday.

Southeast Michigan school closings: Check the list for Friday, March 3

Southeast Michigan schools will likely close on Friday as a major snow maker blows into the area - bringing up to 6 inches of snow for some parts of Metro Detroit.

Rain and snow system upgraded to Winter Storm Warning for SE Michigan

The low end of the forecast assures at least one inch, with three to five inches most likely. There may be eight inches at the high end for southeastern Michigan.

Does March really come in like a lion and go out like a lamb?

According to the Farmers' Almanac, the weather folklore came from people far back in history who believed that evil spirits could affect the weather.

Over 25K still without power a week after Michigan Ice Storm

Wednesday will mark one week since a crippling ice storm knocked nearly a million Michigan residents off of the electric grid. DTE has restored power for most but there are still more than 25,000 who are living without electricity.

DTE, Consumers power outages renew push for automatic credit, more money for lost food

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is pushing DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to provide automatic credits to customers after power outages and more money to help people who lost food or needed to stay in hotels.