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.

Winter storm arriving in Metro Detroit late Thursday
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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.

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. 

What is a blizzard? What to know ahead of the Christmas blizzard
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This year's Christmas will be white - yes - but it will also be extremely dangerous. While we'll see snow, we'll also see dangerous winds and that's the biggest concern with this storm.

What is a blizzard? What to know ahead of the Christmas blizzard
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This year's Christmas will be white - yes - but it will also be extremely dangerous. While we'll see snow, we'll also see dangerous winds.

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.

Extreme Winter Weather on the way
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A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for possible blizzard conditions Thursday - Saturday

Christmas blizzard forecast coming into focus with intense winds, freezing temperatures expected

The snow totals are also coming into view with residents getting more the further north they live. The precipitation mixed with the winds will create blizzard conditions at the worst possible time for travelers.