Across Southeast Michigan, folks will be watching temperatures drop starting this week!  Let's break it down.

        A few hours ago Tuesday night, shirts and shorts weren't enough anymore. Coldness came moving in, tipping scales to low teens, Upper teens in Dearborn and similar Metro Detroit areas. In the Thumb, temps dropped down to 10 degrees.  The winds were like a breeze no more than 5 mph.

        Expect wintry mix, snow, sleet and freezing rain to start making their ways to Southeast Michigan on Wednesday afternoon! The city of Adrian will be among the first to get whack with precipitation, later making ways to Ann Arbor and Monroe.  Freezing rain will start freezing the streets fast and furiously, especially in Monroe County, a slippery forecast is a must to keep an eye out on.

       Thunderous winds are likely to pick up speed on Thursday, blowing getting rapid southerly gusts up to 30 mph as afternoon temperatures climb above freezing and melt away ice outside.

       You’ll want to stay clear of ice accumulations. It is likely to peak on Thursday's late morning. Power outages could happen in some poor areas especially prone to this but major concerns are slick roads.

        As the weekend approaches, even colder air moves in, so expect all sorts of icing and snowfall. Remember, your weekend plans may need a little time adjustment.

        The forecast for Saturday night, it is almost like a repeat song on Thursday! Expect ice and snow. This means bundled up clothes and safe roads.

        In the days ahead, plan on extra travel time, which means arrive early wherever you need to go. Like always, remember the following: extra stopping time and be patient while driving.

        Consider having extra stabilizers in your vehicle that can help with traction.  Even salt or cat litter can be enough to add some extra weight in emergency situations.

        Stay on top of the snow situation, with your phone and the Local4 Weather app. It's a friendly reminder.

Snow 'n' freeze: Metro Detroit's coming wintery mix

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