Winter storm set to freeze southeast Michigan this week
A winter storm will bring hazardous impacts to southeast Michigan in the middle of this week.
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A winter storm will bring hazardous impacts to southeast Michigan in the middle of this week.
Forecasters say it will feature heavy snow, ice, frigid temperatures and howling winds. More than 75 million Americans are under winter weather alerts in 29 states.
As a storm brings heavy snow to parts of the northern U.S. this week, some southern cities will see record-high temperatures.
Although 106 trucks are out clearing roads, officials are stressing drivers to not totally depend on the salt.
This will mark the first an ice storm warning in Southeast Michigan was issued by the National Weather Service in two years. The pending weather could make things tricky for drivers.
Freezing rain and sleet will likely create hazardous travel conditions.
The big problems come in for the second round Wednesday night into Thursday. This is where we could see up to two feet of snow across the Midwest, along with 50 mph wind gusts. Travel will be nearly impossible during this time frame.
Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction as a deadly storm wreaked havoc in the South and the Northeast was bracing for a dangerous Arctic blast.
Water main repairs will be prioritized by severity, starting in areas with no water service.
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Winter weather is upon us as snowy conditions take over Southeast Michigan.
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