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Live Metro Detroit road conditions - What to expect during the morning drive today

By Amber Eikenberry
Published  December 10, 2025 6:11am EST
Winter Weather
FOX 2 Detroit

The Brief

    • Overnight snow has created a messy situation on Southeast Michigan roads Wednesday morning.
    • Numerous crashes have been reported.
    • The snow has switched to rain and temperatures are rising, so roads are expected to start clearing as the morning progresses. 

DETROIT (FOX 2) - An overnight weather system dropped wet, heavy snow across Southeast Michigan, and that snow is now making for a messy drive Wednesday morning.

Crews have been working to treat roads, but many, especially surface streets, remain snow-covered.

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As of 6:45 a.m., the Michigan Department of Transportation is reporting roughly a dozen crashes on freeways around Southeast Michigan. 

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Crash map

Vehicle winter weather preps:

  • Put together a winter emergency kit to keep in your vehicle: Include an ice-scraper and snow brush, jumper cables, a roadside emergency kit, a flashlight with batteries, hand-warmers, extra warm clothing like gloves and socks, a blanket, a portable charger, washer fluid, hazard lights, flares, sunglasses to protect against glare, and other necessities.
  • Scrape the snow off your windshield and back window before driving. In Michigan, you can be fined for failing to do so.
  • Ensure your gas tank is at least half full before a storm.
  • Maintenance: Check your windshield wipers, tire pressure, battery, fluid levels, etc.
  • Check the news, online maps, and other outlets for road closures.
  • Switch to snow tires for the winter.

Winter driving tips:

  • Reduce your speed and maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and others. It is advised to stay six to eight car lengths away from any snowplow tucks.
  • Do not use cruise control, brake abruptly, or make any sudden maneuvers on wet or frozen surfaces to prevent hydroplaning.

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