Snow totals dropping but wind and cold still on tap
Winds will gust to 50 mph making the wind chill close to -15.
Winds will gust to 50 mph making the wind chill close to -15.
Rain changing to snow heading into Friday
Rain will change to snow heading into Friday. Rich Luterman has the full Metro Detroit weather forecast.
Rain will change to snow heading into Friday. Rich Luterman has the full Metro Detroit weather forecast.
Winter storm road conditions: How to track Michigan snow plows
During Michigan's winter storm, check the Mi Drive Map to see where the Department of Transportation plows are and see a look at the road conditions from the truck's point of view.
During Michigan's winter storm, check the Mi Drive Map to see where the Department of Transportation plows are and see a look at the road conditions from the truck's point of view.
Southeast Michigan cities declare snow emergencies for winter storm -- Check the list
Check the list of Southeast Michigan cities that have declared snow emergencies here:
Check the list of Southeast Michigan cities that have declared snow emergencies here:
Michigan Winter Storm Warning: What are snow squalls?
With snow and heavy winds in the forecast in Michigan, there is a chance for snow squalls during the winter storm.
With snow and heavy winds in the forecast in Michigan, there is a chance for snow squalls during the winter storm.
Metro Detroit weather: Winter Storm Warning in effect as temperatures dip, rain changes to snow
There is a Winter Storm Warning from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Saturday for snow, cold, and wind.
There is a Winter Storm Warning from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Saturday for snow, cold, and wind.
Macomb County emergency center braces for winter storm, power outages, dangerous road conditions
As a winter storm threatens Michigan with snow, dangerous cold, and high winds, Macomb County is ready.
As a winter storm threatens Michigan with snow, dangerous cold, and high winds, Macomb County is ready.
Snow on the way as winter storm moves into Metro Detroit
The worst of the winter storm is expected to hit Friday, but rain will transition to snow overnight, making for messy travel. Rich Luterman has your full Metro Detroit forecast.
The worst of the winter storm is expected to hit Friday, but rain will transition to snow overnight, making for messy travel. Rich Luterman has your full Metro Detroit forecast.
Oakland County Sherriff's rescue injured swan that was stuck in frozen lake
Residents nearby reported seeing the distressed swan on the lake and called the police.
Residents nearby reported seeing the distressed swan on the lake and called the police.
Michigan power outages: Using DTE's outage map during the pre-Christmas storm
DTE is prepared for power outages as best as they can be - but are urging people who get knocked offline to be patient.
DTE is prepared for power outages as best as they can be - but are urging people who get knocked offline to be patient.
School closings: Metro Detroit Christmas snowstorm prompts Friday closures
All of Southeast Michigan is under a winter storm warning starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday and lasting through Saturday morning at 4 a.m. While it may be the start of holiday break for many school districts, not all are done for the semester.
All of Southeast Michigan is under a winter storm warning starting at 7 p.m. on Thursday and lasting through Saturday morning at 4 a.m. While it may be the start of holiday break for many school districts, not all are done for the semester.
Southeast Michigan at risk of 'Flash Freeze' as Christmas winter storm moves in
A "Flash Freeze" threatens Southeast Michigan Thursday as temperatures plummet near midnight as the Christmas snowstorm moves in.
A "Flash Freeze" threatens Southeast Michigan Thursday as temperatures plummet near midnight as the Christmas snowstorm moves in.
Extreme Winter Weather on the way for Friday
Winds gusting to nearly 55 mph will create a wind chill of close to -20.
Winds gusting to nearly 55 mph will create a wind chill of close to -20.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buried in snow, semi truck drivers spend days trapped at South Dakota fuel stop
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
Extremely strong wind gusts created drifting snow, shutting down major highways in South Dakota.
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.
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.
Winter Storm Warning in effect in Michigan - here's when the snow starts falling
Before the incoming rain can turn to snow, temperatures will need to drop - which won't happen until late Thursday night.
Before the incoming rain can turn to snow, temperatures will need to drop - which won't happen until late Thursday night.
Winter storm arriving in Metro Detroit late Thursday
Metro Detroit will see 3-6 inches of snow when a winter storm causes cold, high winds, and blizzard-like conditions. Rich Luterman has the full weather forecast.
Metro Detroit will see 3-6 inches of snow when a winter storm causes cold, high winds, and blizzard-like conditions. Rich Luterman has the full weather forecast.