WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: High pressure slowly builds into West Michigan tonight, allowing for clouds to break up and some sunshine to return on Wednesday. The best day of the week looks to be Wednesday with a mix of sun and high clouds. Steady rain showers are likely to develop late Wednesday night into Thursday where many communities may pick up between 1.0" to 1.25" of rain accumulation. A wintry mix can't be ruled out north of I-96 early Thursday morning, which could lead to slick travel. Colder air sweeps in Thursday night transitioning precipitation over to snow for Friday. Minor snow accumulations expected with lake enhancement. For more information and specific details about the system between Thursday and Friday, click HERE. Sunshine returns for this weekend! There will be several days over the forecast period with high temperatures in the 40s. Stay tuned for updates and download the free FOX 17 Weather App for the latest forecast video.
TONIGHT: Evening clouds with overnight clearing. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds west at 5 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs around 40. Winds southwest/southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: Widespread rain showers likely and windy. Highs in the upper 40s. Cooler air arrives by evening with a changeover to snow showers. Shifting winds with sustained speeds between 15 to 25 mph. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph.
FRIDAY: Scattered light snow showers possible with lake enhancement and cloudy skies. Highs in the middle 30s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny and seasonable. Highs in the lower 30s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and a bit warmer. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
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