Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Driver fishtailing on icy road almost hits FOX 2 Weather Beast
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A driver on Woodward Avenue near Lone Pine in Oakland County lost control on icy roads Monday morning, causing their SUV to fishtail and nearly hit the FOX 2 Weather Beast.

Here's how much snow and ice the US got this weekend

A massive winter storm brought snow, sleet and ice from Texas to New England this weekend. Here’s a look at the outcomes.

Metro Detroit weather: Scattered snow showers Monday ahead of another cold blast

After some scattered snow showers today in Metro Detroit, another blast of artic air arrives, prompting a Cold Weather Advisory overnight into Tuesday.

LIVE: Metro Detroit road conditions Monday after several inches of snow

Roads are messy Monday in Metro Detroit after weekend snow that dropped several inches of snow on Southeast Michigan. Check live conditions here.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Metro Detroit schools closed on Jan. 26 due to Sunday's snow

Hundreds of Southeast Michigan schools have closed for Monday, January 26 -- making a 4-day weekend for most schools.

Winter storm cancels 30% of all US flights: What to know

Sunday marked the biggest flight cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 29% of all U.S. departing flights axed.

Winter storm latest: Dangerous snow, ice move across US

The dangerous winter storm forecasters have been warning about has arrived. Governors in more than a dozen states have declared emergencies or urged people to stay home.

Why the viral terracotta pot heater is a dangerous myth: What to do instead

Staying warm during an ice storm is paramount, but a recent “trick" going around social media is not what you think it is and can actually be dangerous.

Snow and record lows in Michigan: Winter weather persists this weekend

If you were looking for relief from the bone-chilling temperatures that have frozen Michigan the past week, you'll have to wait awhile longer for any sort of refuge.

Freezing temps turn to weekend snow showers in Southeast Michigan

As the freezing weather continues into Friday night, Metro Detroiters may need to prepare for more wintry conditions going into the weekend.

Metro Detroit locations closing due to extreme cold temps: Some events staying open

From schools to festivals and even the Detroit Zoo, many places are set to be closed on Friday due to the oncoming frigid temperatures. However, not all events are halting operations.