Freezing rain has made for a messy morning commute and prompted dozens of school districts to close for the day. But the rain is expected to lighten as the day progresses, meteorologists with the National Weather Service said Thursday.

DETROIT – Icy conditions on Thursday morning are expected to cause issues on roads and freeways across Metro Detroit. You can also track updates on freeway delays and closures from the Michigan Department of Transportation below:

It’s been a busy winter for metro Detroit road crews who are preparing yet again for what could be another slick commute.