4Warn Weather Alert issued for Thursday morning for icy travel -- What to expect

Beginning Wednesday, there will be some mixed precipitation across Metro Detroit that will lead to a rough commute Thursday morning.

Midweek mess

A brief band of snow occurs crosses the state line late Wednesday evening before a rapid transition to a longer-duration freezing rain event for Metro Detroit that begins around midnight and lasts through the Thursday morning commute.

While the transition is slower north of I-69 with greater snow/sleet totals, around a tenth of an inch of ice will be possible south, closer to the state line. A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Thursday morning due to the threat of icy travel conditions.

Colder air returns Thursday night with gusty westerly winds, in excess of 30 mph at times.

Weekend mix

Another mixed precipitation event is possible this weekend with the potential for accumulating snowfall and additional icing on Saturday afternoon.

Highs this weekend will remain around freezing.