The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: Our next system is moving in to West Michigan now, bringing with it light freezing rain lasting through early Thursday morning. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY has been issued for I-96 to the south. Read more about tonight's icy mix here. Areas north of I-96 will see mostly snow. Winds will ramp up behind this system on Thursday afternoon and evening with some gusts at 40 to 50 mph possible. There is a WIND ADVISORY for the lakeshore counties Friday to account for gusts as high as 55 mph. Friday will be a quiet day before another chance for snow arrives Saturday. There may also be some freezing rain with that system too, especially along/south of the I-94 corridor. Early indications are that we may see 3" to 6" of snow possible from Grand Rapids northward! So far in Grand Rapids this season, we've tallied 54.1" of snow. Normal totals for the entire season are around 77", so we are well on pace into the beginning of February. Colder air appears to be on tap later this week and into the weekend, with below average temperatures holding on through mid-February. Stay with FOX 17 for the latest forecast updates!
TONIGHT: Cloudy with light freezing rain/drizzle, and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s. Winds east/south at 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: Any lingering light mixed precipitation will taper off early, otherwise it will turn windy and briefly warmer with highs in the mid/upper 30s. Some afternoon clearing is possible. Winds southwest/west at 15 to 25 mph and could gust to 40/50 mph.
FRIDAY: Cold and quiet with partial sunshine. Highs in the mid/upper 20s.
SATURDAY: Cloudy with snow developing. Some freezing rain may mix in along/south of the I-94 corridor. Highs in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY: Morning clouds and flurries, otherwise becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s.
MONDAY: Cloudy with highs in the mid/upper 20s.
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