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.
Sluggish roads can be frustrating following a winter storm, and after Wednesday's round of snow and ice, drivers say they were pleasantly surprised.
Winter weather is upon us as snowy conditions take over Southeast Michigan.
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Even in pummeled Buffalo, N.Y., the mercury is expected to rise above freezing soon. But many travel nightmares persist.
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Buffalo was struggling to cope with its worst storm in years. The massive system is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents in frigid homes and cars.
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As a snowstorm is underway throughout the state, the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at the Wayne State University School of Medicine shared carbon monoxide safety tips.
The People Mover is closed for the remainder of Friday due to delays from the extreme temperatures and wind.
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Good Tuesday morning Family, Partly sunny, high 81 with patchy smoke still lingering across the area. There is an isolated risk for strong to marginally severe thunderstorms this morning and again early this afternoon with the arrival of a cold front later today. Looking at mostly dry conditions next few days with temperatures dipping below average during the mid to late week period. Next chance at precipitation over the weekend.
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