The ice accumulation caused several accidents, including multiple crashes on I-75 near Saginaw. The Michigan Department of Transportation's Bay Region, which covers the Mt. Pleasant, Saginaw, Flint and the Thumb areas of the state, reported at least six crashes that temporarily closed lanes along the freeway on Friday.

"An impactful storm system will move into Michigan Sunday into early next week, with accumulating snow, strong winds, and blowing snow," the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids said on Facebook. "The best chances for heavy snow will be across the Upper Peninsula, and the snow belts of lower Michigan.

An ice storm left thousands without power in southeast Michigan on Friday, December 26, as the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of freezing rain bringing dangerous walking or driving conditions to the region.

Crews are expected to return power to affected areas Saturday, with some estimated restoration times scheduled for later in the evening.

Thousands in Michigan were left without power after an ice storm, with utility crews working to restore electricity amid ongoing weather challenges.

As of 3:30 p.m. Friday, 46,224 customers across all Michigan electric providers were without power, a U.S. power outage map shows. More than half — 29,000 — were Consumers Energy customers. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric has the highest percentage of customers affected at 8.33% without power, according to Poweroutage.com

Consumers Energy deploying 500 crews to restore electricity by Saturday morning, with most outages concentrated in mid-Michigan communities.

The Storm Alert Wx Team declared an Alert Day on Friday for up to a quarter-inch of ice accumulation in parts of Mid-Michigan during the day, which could affect driving conditions and add weight to trees or power lines.

Post-Christmas freezing rain has knocked out power to thousands in Michigan and shut down the Zilwaukee Bridge.

The ice storm that kit Michigan in the early morning hours of December 26th forced Meals on Wheels in Mecosta county to cancel all services for Friday.