Detroit, MI – Bitter wind chills near 0 degrees and fresh snowfall late Tuesday are setting up slick highways across southeast Michigan, with travel impacts likely along I-75, I-94 and I-96 before Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac, intervals of light snow early Monday are tapering west to east, but colder air continues to pour into the region. Overnight lows into Tuesday morning will drop into the single digits and teens, with minimum wind chills approaching 0 degrees. Untreated bridges and overpasses along I-75 and I-696 could refreeze before sunrise Tuesday.
The next organized system arrives late Tuesday into Tuesday night. Widespread accumulating snow is expected, with totals around one-half inch south of M-59 and over 2 inches north of M-46 by Wednesday. That places areas from Flint to Port Huron at higher risk for measurable accumulation, while Detroit, Ann Arbor and Monroe may see lighter amounts.
Road conditions may deteriorate quickly after 9 p.m. Tuesday as steadier snow develops. The Wednesday morning commute could feature snow-covered secondary roads and reduced visibility, especially north of the I-69 corridor.
Temperatures rebound slightly midweek, with highs climbing into the 30s by Wednesday and Thursday, though additional snowfall is possible late Wednesday night into Thursday.
Drivers should allow extra time, increase following distance and check MDOT traffic updates before heading out. Additional advisories may be issued as the Tuesday night system approaches.
