Drivers across southeast Michigan should be alert for brief but intense snow squalls today as very cold air moves into the region. These snow squalls can cause sudden drops in visibility, gusty winds, and rapidly snow-covered roads, making travel hazardous with little warning.
The greatest impacts are possible along major roadways, including Interstate 94, Interstate 96, Interstate 75, Interstate 275, and Interstate 696, as well as M-14, US-23, and M-59. Open areas, bridges, and overpasses are especially vulnerable to quick snow and blowing snow, even if conditions seem fine just moments before.
Snow squalls can quickly reduce visibility to near zero and create slick pavement, increasing the risk for spinouts and chain-reaction crashes—particularly during higher-speed travel on interstates.
Motorists are urged to slow down immediately if a snow squall is encountered, turn on headlights, increase following distance, and avoid sudden braking. If visibility becomes extremely poor, consider safely pulling off the roadway until conditions improve.
Snow squall activity should gradually diminish later today, but cold and windy conditions will persist, keeping winter travel risks elevated across southeast Michigan.
