WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Cloudy skies loom overnight ahead of Thursday. A larger winter system is anticipated for Thursday bringing freezing rain and snow. Freezing rain is likely to accumulate (up to .10") near I-94 with primarily snow showers along and north of I-96. Accumulating snow between 2" to 4" will be possible between I-94 and I-96. For the region north of I-96, we expect 4" to 6" of snow through Friday morning. The exact amount is contingent on the track of the system itself, so stay tuned for updates. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES have been posted for most of the region. Click HERE for more information about the approaching system. Colder air plunges in for Friday, delivering high temperatures back in the 20s and some lingering lake effect snow showers at the immediate lakeshore. Some sunshine returns for Saturday with high temperatures near 40 degrees. Download the free FOX 17 Weather App for the latest forecast video.
TONIGHT: Cloudy skies. Winds diminish this evening. Lows near 30 degrees. Winds west/northwest at 5 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: Cloudy and breezy with freezing rain and snow showers developing after the morning commute. Highest snow accumulation north of I-96 where 4" to 6" will fall. Snow, plus an icy mix elsewhere with lesser totals. Highs in the middle 30s. Winds northeast at 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and colder with a chance for lake effect snow showers or flurries at the immediate lakeshore. Some sunshine is possible inland. Highs in the middle 20s.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY: Cloudy with the chance of a stray rain shower. Highs in the upper 30s.
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