Wednesday, December 26 2012 10:50 PM EST2012-12-27 03:50:47 GMT
Weather Authority Rich Luterman says snow will be gradually ending overnight. Accumulations will be between 4 and 6 inches in most areas, but there will be higher totals in Macomb and St. Clair counties.
Weather Authority Rich Luterman says snow will be gradually ending overnight. Accumulations will be between 4 and 6 inches in most areas, but there will be higher totals in Macomb and St. Clair counties.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WJBK) -- Around 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, the snow started to fall in metro Detroit. It was pretty to look at, but not so nice to drive in.
"Seen some guy almost rear end somebody on the corner," one man said.
"I don't like it. It's horrible. I can't take it, and I'm glad I have four wheel drive because I don't want to get in an accident," said Kelley Mulligan.
The same storm system has crippled parts of the nation. At Detroit Metro Airport, people anxiously watched the arrivals and departures board. Passengers flying out after the holidays were hoping to make it home while others were left waiting for their loved ones to arrive.
"I see it's coming up from the south and hoping I can beat it just in time," one man said.
"They're finally deiced and now they're waiting to take off," said Jan Sewick. "I'm checking the chart and a lot of flights are canceled. I just hope they don't pop up canceled."
Employees with the Wayne County Road Commission are relying on technology to stay ahead of the snow storm. Cameras on snow plows and salt trucks can relay road conditions in real time.
"We have AVL on all of our 158 trucks. We have video cameras on 19 of the trucks, and the public can go to a site called compass.waynecounty.com. You can go and look at the roads in Wayne County. You can click on the truck to see which roads have been cleared, and the ones that have a green square or a green circle actually have the video footage, so you can do a virtual drive along and see what the conditions look like from a driver's perspective," said Wayne County Deputy COO Cindy Nocerini Dingell.
Road crews are going to be on overtime working through the evening to try to get the roadways clear. Their game plan as the snow falls is to do multiple passes throughout the evening, and then once the snow does stop, they'll try to go back over it with some salt depending on the temperatures.
Of course, we say it every year, if you have to be out in this weather, take it slow, leave plenty of room between you and the person ahead of you, as well as the snow plows.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:38:07 GMT
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Tucker Cipriano and Mitchell Young both entered pleas of not guilty Tuesday in the brutal attack on Tucker's family. We're learning both of their attorneys want separate trials.
Sunday, June 9 2013 10:36 PM EDT2013-06-10 02:36:59 GMT
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
A brutal baseball bat murder shocked metro Detroit and helped to spark the crackdown on synthetic marijuana. Now the two young men accused in that attack are heading to trial.
Saturday, February 23 2013 11:33 PM EST2013-02-24 04:33:03 GMT
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
An AK-47, three other long guns and two handguns are now off the streets of Detroit. The weapons were confiscated by Wayne County Sherrif's deputies during a raid at a suspected drug house.
Saturday, February 23 2013 8:56 PM EST2013-02-24 01:56:59 GMT
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.n.
Michigan's road to recovery could take a big hit if congress allows $85 million in cuts to the defense department. Tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk in our state, especially in Macomb County.
Monday, February 18 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-02-18 23:38:52 GMT
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
A mother is pained beyond words. Her three-year-old daughter was killed in a crash Sunday on Detroit's west side less than a block from her house. The chaotic scene was visible from her front door.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:26:37 GMT
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Mitchell Young's trial got underway on Wednesday. He is accused in the murder of Robert Cipriano and the beatings of Robert's wife, Rose, and son, Sal.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:52 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:52:15 GMT
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
The Detroit Red Wings and city officials on Wednesday announced a $650 million plan for a new arena development for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:39:53 GMT
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
The state's school superintendent and treasurer could dissolve a deficit-ridden district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation narrowly approved Wednesday by a divided Michigan Senate.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:33 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:33:24 GMT
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults...
Gov. Rick Snyder on Wednesday cut short his trade trip to Israel to return home and lobby reluctant fellow Republicans to expand Medicaid to more Michigan adults, as the clock ticked before lawmakers break for the summer.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-06-20 01:21:00 GMT
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Dequindre-Emery Playlot had become grossly overgrown. George Bearid said enough is enough and began mowing on Sunday. Now several neighbors have joined the effort to clean up the park.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:03 PM EDT2013-06-20 00:03:28 GMT
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
"I don't blame the clerk," Mike Duggan said as he ended his mayoral bid. Two courts ruled he cannot be on the ballot because he had not lived in Detroit for a year when he filed.
