Power out for hundreds of thousands, death toll rises from winter storm
Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
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Deaths and power outages were reported across numerous states due to a monster storm across much of the country.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
The snow and frigid temperatures are a risk to seniors and people with disabilities.
A number of water main breaks are under repair in Metro Detroit, and one has resulted in an icy flood along Laing Street.
A review of the season's statistics reveals that our region is running well ahead of schedule for snowfall and notably behind on temperatures.
It's another week of arctic air taking over Southeast Michigan.
About 100 school districts, including Detroit Public Schools Community District, are closed Jan. 27 because of the cold wind chills. The repeated severe winter weather means many area districts have run out of their "snow day" emergency days for the 2025-26 school year.
Dozens of Metro Detroit school districts have canceled classes for Tuesday, Jan. 27.
The below-freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit are especially hard on people who are homeless. It's also led to shelters' phones ringing off the hook.
In these bitterly cold temperatures, it's not uncommon for pipes in your home to freeze or your furnace to fail.
More than a dozen communities in Southeast Michigan have declared snow emergencies over the weekend. However, some did not.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Metro Detroit saw snow, ice and sleet as a multi-state winter storm brushed the area Sunday. Here's a look at the snowfall counts.
Communities across Southeast Michigan have issued snow emergency declarations as they work to clear residential streets.
Expect frigid conditions Monday through Friday in Southeast Michigan with morning wind chills often reaching 15 below zero or colder.
Metro Detroit was on the north edge of a massive snowstorm Sunday that affected several states. Here's a look at the conditions 11 p.m. Sunday, with accidents, flight delays and other disruptions.
Dozens of Southeast Michigan schools are closed on Monday, Jan. 26, amid cold temperatures, snow and poor driving conditions.
Detroit Metro Airport is dealing with hundreds of flight cancellations and delays as a winter storm hits Southeast Michigan.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant reports on how the Detroit Metro Airport looked on Sunday afternoon as snow fell on the tarmac, and shares an update on the car that crashed into the McNamara Terminal on Friday.
The roads in Southeast Michigan were covered with snow and traffic moved slowly throughout Sunday afternoon. While some Michiganders spent time shoveling their driveways and sidewalks, others dug their cars out to head to the last day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. Veronica Ortega speaks with auto enthusiasts.
Snow has been falling in Metro Detroit and it's creating, at times, difficult travel conditions. Meteorologist Stacey DuFord, Veronica Ortega and Julia Avant report on Sunday's winter storm and how residents are navigating it.
DTW saw over 200 delays and 59 cancellations on Saturday, and some travelers moved their flight up to avoid this.
Sunday is seeing the most cancellations for a single day since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.
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