WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: Cloud cover gradually thickens this evening and tonight ahead of a larger system moving in this weekend. A warm front moves into West Michigan initially on Saturday morning, producing the chance of a few sprinkles. However, the majority of the region will stay dry with partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures rise significantly on Saturday, with highs reaching near 60 degrees! Some spots of Southwest Michigan could reach the middle 60s. Winds will be breezy on Saturday, becoming very windy on Sunday as a cold front approaches. As the cold front passes, widespread rain showers are expected late Saturday evening into Sunday morning. A few rumbles of thunder are possible. Wind gusts late Saturday night into Sunday morning will be strong, with southwest winds between 30 to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible! A HIGH WIND WATCH is in effect for all of West Michigan, excluding counties adjacent to the Indiana border from late Saturday night until Sunday morning. Cooler air sweeps back late Sunday morning, creating dropping temperatures through the day. Temperatures will only reach the 30s on Monday! Snow showers are expected Monday with accumulations of 1" to 3" possible. Make sure to stay up on later forecasts! The exact track and timing of Monday's system are not certain. You can always download the FOX 17 Weather App for the latest forecast video and radar.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows near in the lower 30s and upper 20s. Winds east at 5 to 15 mph.
TOMORROW: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy with a chance for a light wintry mix early across our northern counties. Partly cloudy and warm for the majority of Saturday! Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Widespread rain showers and a few rumbles of thunder Saturday night, with windy conditions. Winds increase from the southwest at 10 to 20 mph sustained, wind gusts exceeding 45 mph.
SUNDAY: Cloudy with morning rain showers, becoming partly cloudy. Early highs in the mid/upper 50s, then gradually falling into the 40s. Strong winds in the morning from the southwest, between 30 to 45 mph. Wind gusts up to 60 mph.
MONDAY: Cloudy with the chance of snow showers. Snow accumulation between 1" to 3" is possible. Highs in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY: Partly sunny to mostly. Highs in the upper 30s.
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