Delays are expected at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) today.
Medium Probability of Delays Between 8:00 PM on 2/17 AND 1:00 AM on 2/18
During this time period the airport expects to experience snow which will cause a medium likelihood that flights will experience delays.
Snow causes many issues at airports, reducing the visibility for landing aircraft and making the runway slippery. Airports that typically see a lot of snow will have the resources to clean up, but heavy snowstorms may cause extended delays.
Here is a look at what the forecast conditions are and what is required for normal operation:
| Normal | Forecast | |
| Conditions | None | Snow |
| Visibility | Greater than 2 | 1.5 |
| Wind | Less than 11.8 MPH | 12.9 MPH |
| Clouds | Higher than 1,000 | Overcast at 3,000 |