WEST MICHIGAN — After a strong low pressure system brought us rain, freezing rain, and strong wind gusts, conditions are changing for this weekend! The departing system brings in colder air, which will generate accumulating lake effect snow showers through the weekend. The heaviest will likely occur north and west of Grand Rapids.
Temperatures are likely to fall into 20s this weekend, helping to drive the lake effect snow showers. We expect a dominant southwesterly wind through early Saturday, which places the heavy snow potential north of I-94 and west of U.S. 131. Winds become westerly on Saturday and snow will likely get carried in a little further inland. See image below for snowfall amounts from Friday through Sunday. Some spots will likely tally 10" to 12" before everything wraps up!
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for Allegan, Barry, Northern Berrien, Ionia, Mecosta, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, Kent, and Van Buren Counties until 1 a.m. Sunday morning. Plan on slippery roads at times, in addition to reduced visibility.
Get the complete West Michigan forecast at www.fox17online.com/weather. You can also find the latest forecast video there, as well!
