Avoiding a broken furnace and other preparations for the winter months

Avoiding a broken furnace or cracked pipes can be tricky in the winter, especially during periods of intense cold. Here are some cheap and free tips for avoiding the worst.

How Metro Detroit school districts decide when to call a snow day

For weeks, Southeast Michigan has dealt with cold, snowy temperatures, forcing many school districts to declare a snow day, keeping students and faculty away from campus to prioritize safety.

What is Diamond Dust? Michiganders could see beautiful winter phenomenon this week

It's so cold this week your eyes may appear to play tricks on you, looking like snow is falling even as blue skies are above. There's a name for this phenomenon.

LIVE Metro Detroit road conditions as multiple crashes reported

Multiple crashes have been reported around Metro Detroit on Tuesday morning, stemming from cold temperatures, blowing snow, and freezing on roadways.

Bitter cold wind chills in Metro Detroit

Today is the coldest morning of the week so far in Metro Detroit, with some areas waking up to wind chills as low as -15.

Bitterly Cold Wind Chill
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Wind chill values as low as -15 this morning. Light snow possible early with accumulating snow overnight. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.

Metro Detroiters coping with the oncoming cold temperatures

Bitter cold temperatures are expected to roll across Metro Detroit this week, and many are prepping to stay warm.

Metro Detroit School Closings: Closures for Jan. 20

As temperatures begin to drop to dangerous conditions, some Metro Detroit schools are announcing closures for Tuesday.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

Live Metro Detroit road conditions amid chance for snow squalls

A combination of snow and strong winds to start the week could lead to snow squalls in Metro Detroit. See live conditions on the roads here.