Death of dogs from live wires highlights dangers of downed power lines
DTE Energy estimated Thursday morning that there were about 3,200 wires down, meaning that people need to be careful and check their yards before letting pets outside.
DTE Energy estimated Thursday morning that there were about 3,200 wires down, meaning that people need to be careful and check their yards before letting pets outside.
A big freeze is coming for Friday
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
DTE Timeline: More outages possible if dangerous weather conditions persist in SE Michigan
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
Temperatures rising above freezing, melting some ice
Winds pick up later today as temps drop below freezing after 10PM
Winds pick up later today as temps drop below freezing after 10PM
DTE estimating 95% of power restored by Sunday night after ice storm freezes Southeast Michigan
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
Southwest Michigan firefighter killed by downed wire
A firefighter in Southwest Michigan was killed by a downed power line during Wednesday's winter weather.
A firefighter in Southwest Michigan was killed by a downed power line during Wednesday's winter weather.
Southeast Michigan power outages: What to do if you see a downed wire
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
What do you do if a traffic light is out during a power outage in Michigan
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
DTE power outages: 518K+ without power in Southeast Michigan
According to DTE, tree branches that fell during the ice storm are the likely culprit for many outages.
According to DTE, tree branches that fell during the ice storm are the likely culprit for many outages.
Icy conditions could persist throughout Southeast Michigan as warmer temperatures and winds move in
Up to .6 inches of ice accumulated in parts of Metro Detroit - what the National Weather Service considers "crippling".
Up to .6 inches of ice accumulated in parts of Metro Detroit - what the National Weather Service considers "crippling".
Thursday thaw as temps build late morning
Winds pick up later and temps plummet tonight
Winds pick up later and temps plummet tonight
Snow-sleet-rain mix continues as Ice Storm Warning issued until 4 a.m. Thursday
As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, a new Ice Storm Warning has been issued for all of SE Michigan until 4 a.m. Thursday.
As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, a new Ice Storm Warning has been issued for all of SE Michigan until 4 a.m. Thursday.
Detroit family's two dogs die from downed wire in backyard
"My dog was on fire," said a woman who did not want to be identified. "I had to send my kids in the house."
"My dog was on fire," said a woman who did not want to be identified. "I had to send my kids in the house."
Ice storm conditions may taper off overnight
The ice storm warning expires at 4 a.m. but Rich Luterman tells us what to expect
The ice storm warning expires at 4 a.m. but Rich Luterman tells us what to expect
DTE says technical issue is preventing it from accessing outages, downed wire reporting
The brunt of the winter ice storm Wednesday hasn't spared DTE Energy's reporting system, which is down with technical issues.
The brunt of the winter ice storm Wednesday hasn't spared DTE Energy's reporting system, which is down with technical issues.
Southeast Michigan school closings: Check the list for Thursday, Feb. 23
For the second day in a row, the ice storm warning issued for southeast Michigan has wreaked havoc on school districts across the area.
For the second day in a row, the ice storm warning issued for southeast Michigan has wreaked havoc on school districts across the area.
More than 432,000 DTE customers without power from ice storm
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
Ice Storm Warning extended for all of SE Michigan until 4 a.m.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Wintry mix to continue until late evening
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Rich Luterman has the forecast.
Flight delays grow as massive winter storm brings snow, frigid cold
A brutal winter storm knocked out power in California, closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming and prompted more than 1,200 flight cancellations Wednesday — and the worst won't be over for several days.
A brutal winter storm knocked out power in California, closed interstate highways from Arizona to Wyoming and prompted more than 1,200 flight cancellations Wednesday — and the worst won't be over for several days.