WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Warm temperatures are in the forecast tonight and into early Friday morning before cooler air sweeps in Friday afternoon. Don't forget your rain jacket as you step out the front door! There's a chance for rain showers all day on Friday, with the majority of showers lining up south and east of Grand Rapids. 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 roads are expected to be slick and slushy at times. There are additionally concerns for ice jams on local rivers. Skies dry up and clouds hang around for Saturday (New Year's Eve) with temperatures rising to near 40 degrees. Sunday (New Year’s Day) brings a small chance for a few light rain showers with some snowflakes mixed in at times, primarily in the morning. 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 drizzle pushing towards scattered rain showers. Lows around 40 degrees. Winds south at 10 to 15 mph, with individual gusts up to 25 mph.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with scattered rain showers. Flooding concerns due to warmer temperatures creating snow melt. Highs pushing the upper 40s. Winds west/southwest at 5 to 15 mph, with individual gusts up to 20 mph.
SATURDAY / NEW YEAR’S EVE: Cloudy skies. 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.
WEDNESDAY: Early rain chances; otherwise mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
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