WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: An Arctic Air mass is here in West Michigan with frigid temperatures, gusty winds and widespread snow showers. Roads are icy under the snow, so travel will be tricky. Heavier snow bands will energize at times tonight into late tomorrow night, so a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7PM through 1AM Wednesday. Stronger winds will push lake effect snow showers inland, with many areas picking up as much as 3-6" of snow through Daybreak Wednesday. Overnight "feels-like" temperatures will be in the single digits to near zero, with consistent winds of 10 to 20 mph and higher gusts. Temperatures will fall to around 10 degrees by tonight. Tuesday will be stuck in the teens with feels like temperatures below zero at times. Lake effect snow showers are likely to continue on and off into Wednesday, with temperatures moderating back into the low to mid 30s for highs and slightly drier conditions to finish the week. It looks like cold temperatures, including another Arctic blast and additional snow chances, will stay in place for much of the rest of the month. Stay with FOX 17 for the latest forecast updates!
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY: Starting at 7PM Monday through 1AM Wednesday. Snow showers will intensify through Daybreak Wednesday, with strong winds causing blowing and drifting snow, especially in rural areas. A layer of ice under the snow will create hazardous travel conditions.
TUESDAY: Breezy and very cold as Arctic air grips the region. Snow showers likely, with blowing and drifting snow creating challenging travel conditions, especially in rural areas. Highs in the mid to upper teens. Wind chills near or a bit below zero
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with the chance for just a few isolated pockets of lake effect snow showers, tapering off through the day. Highs only in the lower 20s.
THURSDAY: Chance few snow showers and not as cold. Highs in the low-30s.
FRIDAY: Dry and a bit warmer. Highs in the mid-30s.
SATURDAY: Scattered snow showers. Highs in the low-30s.
SUNDAY: Much colder air arrives with scattered snow showers. Highs in the upper teens to near 20-degrees.
MONDAY: Another blast of Arctic air moves in, with highs in in the mid teens and scattered snow showers.
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