Snowstorm to Wallop Southeast Michigan Wednesday, Thursday

On February 12, 2025By Littum

Snow is expected to blanket southeastern Michigan.
Wrecker Services stiffening for extra service calls.
Even more snow could come on Saturday.

Southeast Michigan is expected to be walloped with what could be one of the biggest snowfall of the year so far and you can be a long trip home from work even if the office is not far away.

Be sure to pack some patience and a car’s emergency set.

The worst of the snowfall-6-8 inch is expected to be in Macomb and go up in the thumb, St. Clair, Sanilac and Huron. Otherwise, snow is expected to be 3-5 inches.

“If you need to get on the road, make sure you have at least a half-tank of gas, reduce your speed significantly and keep you away from closed roads,” said AAA Auto Club spokeswoman Adrienne Woodland. “We encourage motorists to follow the advice of local authorities and stay home if you can.”

Electric vehicles can be extra susceptible to evil evil weather, including reduced range.

AAA said it is stiffening for a “large number of road service calls” for all sorts of problems.

The city of Detroit added its crews is “ready for what is hitting the city” and will be “prepping and pre -treatment” roads, and if necessary, plowing 673 miles of throughout the way. Residents with complaints about snow removal are encouraged to call 313-224-0033.

And Michigan State Police warned On social media that since last week alone, 16 people have died on Michigan roads, creating a total of 72 this year. In addition, it said, 89 more people were seriously injured.

What to control

National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advice from 1 p.m. 13 Wednesday to 7 AM Thursday and a winter warning, which is even more serious in the four-amt area where snowfall is expected to be heavily.

Snow – and icy rain or gossip in some places – is expected to start falling once after dinner, and it is not expected to stop until early on Thursday, making the drive to work perhaps even more treacherous than home.

Some schools and school districts may decide to close.

And more snow could be on the way on Saturday and again on Sunday, and it can be a problem Monday.

What to do now

Things to check on your vehicle before pulling out of your driveway:

Is your battery in full strength? You need it to start the car.
Do your tires look like the lost air pressure? It happens in the cold weather that can empty tires with 1-2 pounds per day. Square empty for every 10 degrees of a drop in temperature. A under-inflated tire can be dangerous, especially if you hit a holes.
Do your wiper blades work and do you have freezing washing fluid? Snow, ice and salt residue can build up on the windshield, and you certainly won’t be on the road and find out that you’ve run out and can’t see anything.
And do you have what AAA calls an “emergency set” in your car? It should contain a mobile phone charger, a first aid kit, a blanket or two, some drinking water, snacks, a flashlight, small shovel, an ice scraper and a snow brush.

On the road

Before AAA led, AAA also called to remove all snow and ice from the car’s windshield, hood, roof and trunk. The danger, of course, is that it can hide the driving visible and blow up, dazzling other drivers.

Once on the road, Auto Club advised, and moved a safe speed. Increase by distances. Keep free of plows and salt wagons. Watch out for bridges that tend to ice over. Accelerates slowly, especially on ice.

And stay away from the shoulder and the median unless you have car problems. This is where emergency vehicles go on the road if they quickly need to get to a crash site and someone at risk.

There is at least one more thing to check.

Is your Auto Club membership if you have one – updated?

Yes, it and reminders from the safety of the vehicle from AAA may seem like they all led up to a pitch to buy road contact, but you might want you to have it if something goes wrong and should call a relative, friend, neighbor , stranger, or wrecker service for help.

Contact Frank Witsil: 313-222-5022 or [email protected].