A Michigan State Police trooper was injured in Detroit on Saturday night after a driver failed to move over for a three-car crash, lost control of his vehicle and pushed one of the crashed cars into the trooper.

Because Metro Detroit faces the prospect of not just snow but ice before the snow even hits, clearing the roads will be challenging, and driving is likely to be treacherous.

Metro Detroit road crews are starting to prepare before the season’s first winter storm hits the area this week.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday and snow is continuously falling and building up across Metro Detroit.

DETROIT – Trucks are out Tuesday night plowing snow in Detroit as the city is facing a 6 a.m. Wednesday deadline. Someone will get to you,” said Nicole Simmons with the city of Detroit. Like many Detroiters, Jeff is working into the darkness to get his driveway cleared. Detroit residents can call 313-224-3901 to report if their street was missed after the city has finished plowing the streets Wednesday. MORE: Tracking Metro Detroit snow totals -- view hereAdMORE: Weather: Temps tumble Tuesday night to coldest point in more than 2 years