Communities across Southeast Michigan have issued snow emergency declarations as they work to clear residential streets.

Detroit Public Works deployed its full fleet of salt trucks and snow plows on Monday to tackle approximately five inches of snowfall, with additional contractors called in to clear residential streets,

Detroit expanded snow removal to residential streets after 5 inches of snow, breaking from its usual 6-inch threshold due to ongoing cold weather.

The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.

The neighborhood of Corktown has experienced a strong resurgence in recent years as public and private investment reshape the community.

Bitter cold has settled over Metro Detroit, creating dangerous conditions for anyone exposed for too long — especially those with nowhere to go. While most of us are staying indoors, others will be sleeping on the streets tonight.