WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: Dangerously cold Arctic air is gripping West Michigan, with the coldest air we have seen in six years! Single digit temperatures, or below zero for Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, combining with strong winds will continue to send wind chills down to -10 to -25 through Wednesday. Locally heavy lake effect snow bands will continue, and with a westerly shift to the winds the snow bands will migrate inland; even to areas east of U.S. 131. Lakeshore counties that saw several inches of snow Sunday will end up with totals from this event of at least a foot; with many inland areas receiving at least 3-6" of snow. Reduced visibility from blowing and drifting snow will be especially likely on north-south roads. This snow is light, fluffy, powdery, with low moisture content, so it will add up and fluff up fast! Stay with FOX 17 for the latest forecast updates!
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY - Through 1AM Wednesday for Lakeshore Counties; Through 7PM Tuesday for Inland Counties
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY - Area wide through Noon Wednesday for all of West Michigan
TONIGHT: Scattered snow showers continue as the coldest of the Arctic air arrives. Overnight temperatures -5 to -10 and wind chills -15 to -25. Winds: W 5-15 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy and bitterly cold. Lake effect snow showers continue, with blowing and drifting snow likely. Highs around 4, wind chills -10 to -20.
WEDNESDAY: Very cold start with lake effect snow showers continuing. Temperatures gradually start to moderate through the afternoon and evening under broken clouds. Highs in the upper teens near 20.
THURSDAY: Not as cold, chance few snow showers. Highs in the mid-upper 20s.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few snow showers possible. Highs in the low 20s.
SATURDAY: Chance snow showers. Highs near 30-degrees.
SUNDAY: Light snow possible. Highs in the mid-20s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid-20s.
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