Michigan — Windshields glaze quickly as light precipitation falls into cold air already hugging the pavement. Side streets shine under streetlights, and early drivers notice steering feels looser than usual.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Detroit and much of Southeast Michigan, expanded north to the M-46 corridor and continuing through early afternoon. Temperatures near or just below 32°F allow freezing rain and drizzle to develop as warmer air rides overhead.
Meteorologists say confidence is highest for slick conditions this morning, especially along and north of M-46, where temperatures will be slowest to climb above freezing. Ice accumulation remains light overall, generally a glaze up to around 0.01–0.10 inches, but that is more than enough to cause problems.
Roads, sidewalks, driveways, and stairs may become slippery quickly. Bridges and overpasses remain the most vulnerable. School drop-offs and morning commutes demand extra caution as winter weather overlaps with the first full week back after the holidays.
As the morning progresses, temperatures gradually rise above freezing from south to north. That transition should allow precipitation to turn to plain rain, improving road conditions by early afternoon in Detroit. Still, shaded areas may remain slick longer than expected.
Looking ahead, conditions calm briefly midweek. Clouds linger, but quieter weather settles in by Wednesday. Another system late Thursday into the weekend could reintroduce rain, with colder air possibly setting the stage for additional winter impacts.
