WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Prepare for a cold night ahead, along with mostly clear skies. Overnight low temperatures will dip into the 20s. Dry skies will extend through the majority of Thursday until our next larger system arrives. Widespread rain showers, strong winds, and warm temperatures push into the region overnight Thursday into Friday. Thunderstorms could be on the strong side late Friday, along with high temperatures making a run at 60 degrees. Saturday, colder air wraps around this system transitioning rain over to snow showers. For additional information about this approaching system and the severe weather potential, click HERE. There will be additional chances for rain showers and thunderstorms next week. Stay tuned with FOX 17 for your latest forecast updates, and download the free FOX 17 Weather App for immediate alerts.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, cold, and frosty. Lows in the lower 20s. Variable winds at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Morning sunshine, otherwise the clouds thicken through the day. Chance of rain and/or snow showers along and north of I-96 late in the evening. Highs upper 40s. Winds south at 5 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Cloudy and breezy with rain likely. Thunderstorms possible in the late afternoon and evening. Some could be on the strong to marginally severe side. Wind is the primary threat! Highs in the upper 50s to near 60.
SATURDAY: Cloudy and windy. Widespread rain switches over to snow showers as temperatures fall. Any snow accumulation will be minor. Highs reaching the upper 50s early in the morning, otherwise falling to the upper 30s by the late afternoon. Wind gusts up to 45 mph possible.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.
MONDAY: Cloudy with a chance for a few showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy. Chance of a few showers or thunderstorms. Highs near 60.
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