WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Mostly clear skies are expected tonight as temperatures dip into the lower 40s and upper 30s. Chilly temperatures, clear skies and quiet winds create the perfect conditions for patchy frost to form. Haul the plants inside or toss a sheet over them to keep them protected. A FROST ADVISORY is in effect tonight for Kent, Newaygo, Mecosta, Montcalm, Ionia, Barry, Eaton, Calhoun and Branch Counties until 7 A.M. Thursday. Also, for Oceana and Newaygo counties, a FIRE WEATHER WATCH is in place for Thursday due to low humidity and dry conditions. Do NOT burn! Sunshine and warmth are expected for tomorrow. High temperatures return to 70s on Thursday! A cold front will sweep across West Michigan on Friday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures and the chance of scattered showers. A few thunderstorms can't be ruled out. A lingering shower is likely on Saturday morning. Aside from that, sunshine is expected for the remainder of the weekend! Stay tuned to FOX 17 for your latest weather updates.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy. Frost possible inland. Lows in the upper 30s to near 40. Winds east at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s. Winds south/southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s.
SATURDAY: Chance of lingering early morning showers, otherwise partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to middle 70s.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
