Snow is expected to return to Metro Detroit Wednesday afternoon, raising concerns about a refreeze and icy roads during the evening commute.
On Tuesday evening, snow moved through Metro Detroit and continued overnight, changing over to a rain/snow mix for parts of the region early Wednesday.
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An area of low pressure is bringing just enough warm air in some places, which prompted the change to the rain/snow mix this morning. The rain/snow line is now at I-696.
Snow returns Wednesday afternoon
Snow is expected to hit Metro Detroit again at around noon on Wednesday, and a few hours of light snow are possible.
Refreeze concerns
As temperatures fall below the freezing mark, we are concerned for a refreeze situation this afternoon and into the evening commute tonight.
Untreated surfaces will become icy fast.
Full forecast: Snow changing to a wintry mix, then back to snow for Metro Detroit on Wednesday
Looking ahead
A few flakes or snow showers are possible on Thursday, and snow chances remain in the forecast for Friday and Saturday.