How to deal with frozen pipes during Christmas snow storm

A massive snowstorm is pushing into Michigan this Christmas weekend. Here's how ot prevent your pipes from bursting in the arctic cold.

Winter Storm Warning in Southeast Michigan through Saturday morning

Travel may be "very difficult or impossible" during the blizzard-like conditions, the National Weather Service said in their latest alert.

Winter storm adds uncertainty to strong holiday travel demand

Heavy snow, ice, and strong winds are possible between Thursday and Saturday across most of the country. AAA estimates more than 100 million people are expected to travel during the holiday season.

When storms 'bomb out': Explaining how a bomb cyclone forms

The term "bomb cyclone" comes from the term "bombogenesis." A storm intensifies rapidly and can create significant impacts such as heavy snow, rain, high winds, and coastal flooding.

NFL Week 16 games brace for dangerous wind chills from massive bomb cyclone

As if the run game wasn’t already an essential aspect of a football rivalry, it’ll be more critical during Week 16 play as drastic weather will impact several NFL games this weekend.

Winter Storm Watch vs. Warning: What's the difference?

The difference between a watch and a warning has to do with risk and the potential for serious weather. 

First day of winter is December 21: The science behind the winter solstice

Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21 with the winter solstice, the day with the least amount of possible daylight and the longest night.

Detroit's snow removal policy: When do streets get plowed?

While the city is prepared to plow its 673 miles of streets - it will only get residential streets plowed if more than six inches of snow fall. Here's what to know:

How to navigate flying for the holidays with an incoming blizzard

More than 1.3 million Americans will fly through Detroit Metro Airport this holiday season, just as the region gets slammed by a blizzard. Here's the best way to avoid the biggest headaches of traveling.

How holiday travel will be affected by incoming major winter storm in Metro Detroit

As Americans prepare to fly for holiday visits, a massive winter storm will affect Michigan travelers - and not just in Michigan. Delays and cancelations are expected across the entire country and many are already adjusting their plans.

Christmas winter storm: Detroit's three warming shelters open

With a fierce winter storm taking aim at the upper Midwest and single digit temperatures coming to Southeast Michigan, Detroit has opened warming shelters around the city to offer some respite from the conditions.

This is the best time to travel for Christmas to avoid winter storm cancellations, delays

A major winter storm is expected to produce damaging winds and drop feet of snow in many locations this week, and with the Christmas holiday travel season in full effect, the timing couldn’t be worse.

Winter weather in Michigan: How to drive in a snow storm

The best way to stay safe during a snow storm is to stay at home. But if that can't be avoided, here's how to navigate icy and snowy roads.

Winter weather in Southeast Michigan: How to prepare your home and car for arctic conditions

The coldest temperatures of the season are expected to strike this Christmas weekend, along with 60 mph winds and blizzard conditions. Here's how to prepare for the severe weather.

What to know about Michigan's Christmas weekend blizzard

As a massive winter storm blows into southeast Michigan, here's everything to know about this extremely dangerous storm.

Dangerous winter storm: Blizzard, power outages likely in Southeast Michigan

An extreme blast of arctic air will blow into Metro Detroit this weekend, bringing wind chills of -15 and blizzard conditions just before Christmas.

Wind chills as low as -40 to -60 as dangerous blast of arctic air to tighten its grip on large part of US

Wednesday morning will see temperatures drop below freezing across much of the Midwest, even stretching as far south as Texas. In the Northern Plains, freezing temperatures will be as far as 50 degrees away with temperatures approaching minus 20 or colder.

Watch: Saint Bernard engulfed by lake-effect snowfall in New York

As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service had recorded 37 inches of snow in Osceola, which is just east of Lake Ontario.