DETROIT ~ A powerful, slow‑moving winter storm continues to sweep across much of the country, bringing snow, ice, widespread power outages, and major travel disruptions, with Metro Detroit feeling its impacts as the system pushes east into Monday morning.
In Southeast Michigan, the storm has dropped roughly 4 to 7 inches of snow across Metro Detroit, with locally higher totals reported in Downriver communities and Monroe County, according to the National Weather Service. Snow continued into late Sunday night, combining with bitter cold to create slick conditions on untreated roads. Michigan Department of Transportation crews say ongoing low temperatures are limiting the effectiveness of road treatments, allowing snow and ice to remain packed on secondary streets and bridges.
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The snowfall forecast for lower Michigan from 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 to 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26. Photo: National Weather Service ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
(CONTINUED) While Southeast Michigan is dealing primarily with snow, the most severe impacts remain to the south. A widespread ice storm stretching from Texas through the Deep South and into the Tennessee Valley has caused extensive damage to trees and power infrastructure. Utility tracking sites report that more than 800,000 customers nationwide were without power at the height of the storm, with outages continuing Sunday night as crews work to restore service amid dangerous conditions.
The storm has also taken a heavy toll on air travel nationwide. More than 10,000 flights across the U.S. were canceled over the weekend, according to data from FlightAware, with thousands more delayed as airlines grapple with ice, snow, and aircraft positioning issues. Travelers passing through Detroit Metropolitan Airport have encountered periodic delays, and airlines continue to urge passengers to check flight status heading into Monday.
City and state officials say warming centers across Metro Detroit remained available overnight as cleanup efforts continue and temperatures stay well below normal. Forecasters say lingering cold behind the storm is expected to keep conditions hazardous into Monday morning, and officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, allow extra time for commutes, and continue monitoring weather and travel updates as recovery efforts progress.
