WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: A large system is developing over West Michigan tonight. This system will bring a mix of rain, snow, freezing rain, sleet, and strong wind gusts. Accumulating snow is likely especially along/north of I-96. Communities extending through Grand Rapids and Holland are expected to receive 1" to 2" of snow accumulation by Saturday night. Higher snow totals (2" to 4") are likely north of I-96, closer to Muskegon and Fremont. Across Oceana County and northern Newaygo County, amounts of 3" to 6" is possible in these locations. A WINTER STORM WARNING and WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES have been posted for northern portions of our viewing area. Some locations may also see up to one tenth of an inch of an ice glaze. Wind gusts up to 45 mph are possible, which could lead to isolated power outages. For more information about this weekend's system and the warning and advisories, click HERE. Any snow accumulation will quickly melt on Sunday as warmer air and sunshine return. The start to the work week will feature cooler than average temperatures, along with more chances for light rain and snow. Stay tuned with FOX 17. Download the free FOX 17 Weather App for the latest forecast video.
TONIGHT: Cloud, windy, a wintry mix of rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet develops. Lows in the lower 30s. Winds east-northeast at 10 to 20 mph.
SATURDAY: Cloudy and windy with a mix of rain and snow. Freezing rain will be possible near I-96 with a light glaze of ice. Accumulating snow is likely, especially north/west of Grand Rapids. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Winds will gust as high as 45 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the middle 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Highs in the lower 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to middle 40s.
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