Slippery Morning Commute Forecast

Updated: Sprinkle some salt on your sidewalk and set back your alarm, Tuesday morning is expected to be an icy one.

Snow, freezing rain and sleet are forecast overnight, producing a slick coating of ice on Metro Detroit roadways for the morning rush hour, according to the National Weather Service. The forecasting agency has issued a winter weather advisory for Oakland County from 4 a.m. until noon Tuesday.

"Roads are expected to become icy for the morning commute due to light snow, sleet and freezing rain," the advisory said. "Although temperatures look to climb above freezing tomorrow morning, untreated or less-traveled roads will likely remain slippery."

The National Weather Service predicts alternating periods of snow, sleet and rain Tuesday with the possibility of fog, a high of 36 degrees and a low of 15 degrees. Temperatures the rest of the week are expected to be lower, with some snow forecast, the NWS said.