Southfield (WWJ)  -- Metro Detroiters who got used to the mild weather Wednesday got a surprise Thursday morning.

Temperatures were falling to the freezing mark early Thursday, making for slippery roads.

WWJ's Ron Dewey reported that the Road Commission for Oakland County garage on Franklin Road in Southfield was buzzing with activity before 5 a.m.  Salt trucks were heading out to get in place for the expected slippery roads.  Driver Michael Mattson told WWJ that he was keeping an eye on his trucks and the thermometer.

"They've got temperature sensors on their trucks, so they're watching it, I mean they're on it.  They're watching all the overpasses and stuff like that first.  So, when it drops below a certain degree, they're ready to go," Mattson said.

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Here's the Accuweather forecast:
Mostly cloudy, breezy and colder today with a couple of snow showers. Temperatures falling to around 30 for this morning's commute making for slippery conditions then falling into the 20s by this afternoon.  Tonight and tomorrow: Mostly cloudy, breezy and cold with a couple of snow showers.  Low tonight 16-20. High Friday 26. AccuWeather RealFeel Temperatures will be in the single digits and teens through tomorrow.

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