WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Cloud cover develops overnight, bringing mostly cloudy skies for Thursday. Fog and drizzle is likely to develop on Thursday with snow quickly melting. While no significant flooding is expected, it is still a good practice to make sure storm drains are cleared of snow and ice, so melting water has a place to go. Take it easy while traveling, as well, as roads are expected to be slick and slushy at times. Our next system develops late Thursday night, initially bringing light sprinkles/drizzle. Widespread to scattered rain showers are possible on Friday and early Saturday, becoming more isolated by late Saturday night. Rain showers are most likely south and east of Grand Rapids. In combination of the warm temperatures and rain chances, there are concerns for ice jams on local rivers. Skies dry up for Sunday and Monday with cloud cover hanging around. Another system bringing rain showers develops overnight Monday, lasting into Tuesday and early Wednesday. Based on extended outlooks, warmer-than-average temperatures are likely to hang around through the first week of January. Stay tuned with the FOX 17 Weather Team for updates. Download the free FOX 17 Weather App for the latest forecast video.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with fog and drizzle developing. Lows in the mid 30s. Winds south/southwest at 5 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: Foggy and drizzle conditions likely, with mostly cloudy skies. Chance of rain overnight. Highs in the middle to upper 40 degrees. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with individual gusts up to 20 mph.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Flooding concerns due to warmer temperatures creating snow melt. Highs pushing the upper 40s.
SATURDAY / NEW YEAR’S EVE: Cloudy with the chance of rain showers, especially south and east of Grand Rapids. Highs near 40 degrees.
SUNDAY / NEW YEAR’S DAY: Cloudy with the chance of light rain showers, especially south and east of Grand Rapids. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and dry through the day. The chance for rain develops overnight. Highs in the lower to middle 40s.
TUESDAY: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs at 50 degrees.
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