Hereโs how schools are preparing for closures ahead of Michigan winter snowstorm
Weโre almost into February, and weโre looking at the first big snowfall of the year, and of course, there are schoolchildren across Michigan watching closely to see if theyโll get that first snow day of the school year.
Detroit man uses 4-wheeler to help seniors keep driveways, sidewalks clear of snow
Throughout the state today, people were digging out, clearing driveways, and working to get things back to normal. Weโre also seeing the kindness of neighbors shining through by helping seniors who canโt get out and shovel the snow themselves.
Winter storm to wallop Metro Detroit this week: Updated snow models, timeline
The changeover to snow will happen early Wednesday.The big focus for the next couple of days will be on our midweek Winter Storm here in Metro Detroit because this will be a two day snow event that will make life difficult and travel treacherous.
Port Huron CBP officers brave severe weather to aid driver in vehicle fire
PORT HURON, Mich. โ Two US Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers risked their own safety despite severe winter weather to help a driver whose car was engulfed in flames on M-25 near Lakeport on Tuesday, Feb. 16. While searching the officer found the driver in a nearby vehicle provided by a good samaritan to help escape the cold. Both the driver and good samaritan noted it was difficult to call for emergency assistance because of the lack of cell phone service. โThis is another shining example of our officers going to great lengths to provide assistance to those in needโ, said Port Huron Area Port Director Michael Fox. โIโm proud of the valiant efforts CBP personnel provide to our community during times like this.โRead more: Headlines from across Michigan
Detroit man helps neighbors clear driveways, sidewalks of snow
DETROIT โ With several inches of snow covering all of Detroit, itโs usually the inner city homes where the winter storm aftermath remains. With six to nine inches on the ground Detroitโs latest winter storm has caused a lot of frustration. That same stress is shared by not only Detroit residents behind the wheel, but also others who may be snowed in with at least half a foot in the driveway or on the sidewalk. Detroit police officers helped seniors clear snow from their driveways Tuesday. Details: Detroit officers help seniors shovel snow after winter stormMore additional snow is possible this week after Tuesday nightโs heavy snowfall.
How snow can turn small issues into major problems for your home
ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. โ While Michigan residents are used to winter storms, there are a lot of little things around the house that can become big problems if not given attention. Gilbertโs Pro Hardware in St. Clair Shores has been around since the 1940s. It helps keep that ice dam from building up on your roof which could cause water leaking into your house. It could wreak havoc and cause a lot of problems because people do not properly remove the snow from the top of their roof. Watch More: Spotting and preventing snow and ice related home problems
Live weather radar: Winter storm warning in effect for Metro Detroit until noon Tuesday
DETROIT โ A winter storm warning is in effect for most of southeastern Michigan until noon Tuesday. A winter storm warning is in effect until noon Tuesday for Genesee, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Sanilac, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. AdHave a smart TV? Watch the weather radar on your TVIf you have a smart TV (Apple, Roku, etc. ), you can go to the WDIV Local 4 Detroit channel and stream the live weather radar right there on your TV.
Metro Detroit road crews out in full force ahead of winter storm
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. โ Snow emergencies are being issued across Metro Detroit as cities anticipate heavy snowfall Monday night into Tuesday morning. Local 4 spoke with Craig Bryson with the Oakland County Road Commission. AdUnlike any other winter, with so many people working from home, clearing the roads ahead of rush hour traffic was different this year. So itโs a little bit surreal,โ Craig Bryson said. In Wayne County, road crews were called in at 2 a.m. on Monday morning.