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LIVE BLOG: Thursday Weather & Related Problems

Posted at 10:45 AM, Feb 20, 2014
and last updated 2014-02-20 10:55:34-05

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.