WEST MICHIGAN (Feb. 20, 2014) — A wide variety of weather will affect West Michigan from Thursday morning into Friday. Some of the primary concerns include:
- A mix of snow & freezing rain early, causing some slick road conditions
- Heavy rain & snowmelt contributing to localized flooding issues, especially where drainage is poor
- Isolated thunderstorms, mainly south of I-96
- Rain increasing the weight of snow on roofs, risking possible damage or collapse
- Wind gusts of 40-50+ miles per hour Thursday night and Friday, creating the chance of power outages
- Cold air returning Thursday night, freezing up wet or slushy roads
FOX 17 Meteorologist Jon Shaner & traffic reporter Robb Westaby will be posting updates throughout the morning on the live blog below. For more on the forecast, including interactive radar, check out the Weather page.
