WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: A HIGH WIND ADVISORY is in effect through 10 p.m. as the winds stay as high as 45 mph ahead of a cold front. Along with the wind, scattered snow showers are likely through 10 PM, generating some blowing snow. The heaviest snow will fall north of I-96, where there is a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Mecosta, Newaygo and Oceana counties through 1 AM Tuesday. Accumulations there will be 1-2" but the bigger issue is reduced visibility and dangerous driving conditions from the gusty winds while snow is falling. Additional quick moving systems Tuesday evening and Wednesday bring chances for light snow, but accumulations won't be more than 2-3" all together as most of the energy and cold air stay to our north. This week's pattern features most days above freezing with sunshine toward the later part of the work week. No major snow accumulations are expected through the end of January! A tricky forecast is developing for the weekend, which may produce freezing rain, snow, and rain. This system will need to be watched carefully. Thus far in Grand Rapids this season, we've tallied 51.5" of snow. Normal totals for the entire season are around 77", so we are well on pace into the end of January. Stay with FOX 17 for the latest forecast updates!
TONIGHT: Breezy with light snow ending after midnight. Lows in the teens. Winds: W 15-25 mph
TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers develop north and east of Grand Rapids in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s.
WEDNESDAY: Another clipper system moves through with some light snow showers. Temperatures fall through the day behind this system Early highs in the low/mid 30s.
THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid-20s.
FRIDAY: Partly cloudy with highs around 30.
SATURDAY: Chance freezing rain or a wintry mix. Highs in the low 30s.
SUNDAY: Chance rain/snow mix. Highs in the middle 30s.
MONDAY: Cloudy with highs in the middle 30s.
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