WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: Reports came in of over 11" of snow in Oceana county with this winter event. The Grand Rapids area recorded widespread 5-6", with locally higher amounts. 20s stick around for Friday, but expect lots of sunshine inland during the day, making it feel much nicer than Thursday. This cold blast won't last long, as high temperatures climb back into the upper 30s to low 40s for the weekend. We could reach 50 degrees Monday as rain chances are with us Saturday night through Monday night. Click here to read more about the mild mid-late December pattern. Stay with FOX17 for the latest forecast updates!
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and cold, a few flurries before midnight. Lows around 10. Winds west at 5 to 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. Highs in the low/mid 20s. Winds east-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
SATURDAY: Increasing clouds with mostly rain developing after sunset. Highs in the mid/upper 30s.
SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a chance of rain showers, mostly in the morning. Highs in the low 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the upper 40s.
TUESDAY: Temperatures fall under mostly cloudy conditions. Highs in the upper 30s.
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