Michigan's winter weather timeline: Snow, wind gusts, and potential power outages incoming
The winter weather engine is reloading for another round of snow and rain this weekend. There will also be strong wind gusts that could spell trouble for power outages.
The winter weather engine is reloading for another round of snow and rain this weekend. There will also be strong wind gusts that could spell trouble for power outages.
Metro Detroit snow forecast: How much could fall this weekend
Metro Detroit doesn't fall in the area under a Winter Storm Watch on Friday and Saturday, but the area is still expected to pick up a few inches of snow. Here's how much snow is expected in Southeast Michigan:
Metro Detroit doesn't fall in the area under a Winter Storm Watch on Friday and Saturday, but the area is still expected to pick up a few inches of snow. Here's how much snow is expected in Southeast Michigan:
Thursday morning snow showers ending
Heavier snow and rain likely again starting Friday afternoon
Heavier snow and rain likely again starting Friday afternoon
Metro Detroit weather: Light snow Thursday before weekend winter storm
We'll get some accumulating snow this morning before a snowstorm Friday into Saturday could drop 2-7 inches. Mild air could impact those numbers.
We'll get some accumulating snow this morning before a snowstorm Friday into Saturday could drop 2-7 inches. Mild air could impact those numbers.
End of the week snow forecast
Light snow falls Thursday before the next storm that arrives Friday into Saturday.
Light snow falls Thursday before the next storm that arrives Friday into Saturday.
Winter Storm ahead
Scattered snow Thursday! Next system arrives Friday-Saturday with heavy snow and gusty winds possible! Then the bitter cold!
Scattered snow Thursday! Next system arrives Friday-Saturday with heavy snow and gusty winds possible! Then the bitter cold!
Winter Storm Watch
Snow early Thursday could cause a slick start to the morning drive. Up to 1" of accumulation. Next potent system arrives Friday-Saturday with accumulating snow, wind and frigid temperatures!
Snow early Thursday could cause a slick start to the morning drive. Up to 1" of accumulation. Next potent system arrives Friday-Saturday with accumulating snow, wind and frigid temperatures!
Detroit weather: Snow expected Friday, how Lake Erie water temperatures will impact totals
This weekend, we could see a few inches of snow on the ground in Metro Detroit but that is all dependent on the temperature of Lake Erie.
This weekend, we could see a few inches of snow on the ground in Metro Detroit but that is all dependent on the temperature of Lake Erie.
Detroit's basement protection program aims to help 2,000 homes in 11 neighborhoods
Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.
Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.
Metro Detroit weather: Rainy start Wednesday with snow in the forecast to end the week
Some light snow falls Wednesday, but it won't amount to much. The focus is now is on a system arriving Friday into Saturday that could drop several inches on Metro Detroit.
Some light snow falls Wednesday, but it won't amount to much. The focus is now is on a system arriving Friday into Saturday that could drop several inches on Metro Detroit.
Cold with morning showers Wednesday
Residual showers hang around for Wednesday morning. Snow returns to end the week.
Residual showers hang around for Wednesday morning. Snow returns to end the week.
Massive winter storm batters US as damage and heavy snow close roads and schools
A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
A sprawling storm has hit the South with high winds and tornado warnings that blew roofs off homes, flipped over campers and tossed about furniture in Florida.
More showers for Wednesday, blast of snow expected Friday
A new storm crosses the region Friday evening into Saturday morning with accumulating snow. Then, MUCH COLDER air arrives Saturday night and lasts through next week.
A new storm crosses the region Friday evening into Saturday morning with accumulating snow. Then, MUCH COLDER air arrives Saturday night and lasts through next week.
Less snow than expected Tuesday despite weather advisory in metro Detroit
Why didn't metro Detroit get much snow on Tuesday?
Why didn't metro Detroit get much snow on Tuesday?
Blustery with some rain for Wednesday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
How to prevent frozen pipes amid freeze warning
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Common causes of frozen pipes are a sudden drop in temperature, poor insulation or an incorrectly programmed thermostat.
Cold weather safety: How to stay safe if you’re affected by power outages after a winter storm
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that winter storms cause about $1.9 billion in damage on average every year.
Mixed precip switching over to rain on Tuesday
The rest of the week (especially Friday night) has the chance for snow though.
The rest of the week (especially Friday night) has the chance for snow though.
Metro Detroit weather: Heaviest snow expected during morning commute
The heaviest snow will move through Southeast Michigan around 8 a.m., creating a messy morning commute.
The heaviest snow will move through Southeast Michigan around 8 a.m., creating a messy morning commute.
How to check the DTE power outage map
Heavy, wet snow on tree branches and power lines coupled with strong winds could lead to power outages. Here's how tp check the DTE outage map:
Heavy, wet snow on tree branches and power lines coupled with strong winds could lead to power outages. Here's how tp check the DTE outage map: