Detroit, MI – Drivers across southeast Michigan are facing dangerous travel conditions this morning as a fast-moving snow squall sweeps through the region, triggering sudden whiteout conditions on major highways.
According to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, a Snow Squall Warning remains in effect until 11:15 a.m. EST Monday, impacting Genesee, Lapeer, Oakland, Macomb, and St. Clair counties. The warning was issued around 10:23 a.m. EST as radar detected an intense line of snow rapidly moving southeast at 35 mph.
Forecasters say the squall is producing intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds, causing blowing snow and visibility to fall below one-quarter mile within minutes. Wind gusts may exceed 35 mph, dramatically increasing the risk of sudden crashes.
Travel impacts are expected to be immediate, especially on heavily traveled roadways. The affected corridors include:
- I-75 between mile markers 119–124
- I-475 between mile markers 3–12
- I-94 between mile markers 258–273
- I-69 between mile markers 134–199
The snow squall was near Flint, Lapeer, Davison, Imlay City, Capác, Burton, and Beecher around 10:25 a.m. It is expected to reach Dryden and Emmett by 10:30 a.m., Almont, Hadley, and Metamora by 10:35 a.m., Goodrich and Memphis by 10:45 a.m., and Marysville and Armada around 11 a.m., with Richmond shortly after.
The National Weather Service warns that travel may become difficult or dangerous within minutes and urges drivers to slow down, increase following distance, and be prepared for sudden whiteout conditions.
Motorists are advised to delay non-essential travel until the squall passes and conditions stabilize.
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