WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: Chances for snow northwest of Grand Rapids, as another Canadian Clipper system moves into the region. This system will draw moisture from Lake Michigan and we expect 2" to 4" may fall across Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta Counties where a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect until 10 A.M. Saturday. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Ottawa, Kent, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, and Kalamazoo counties until 10 A.M. Saturday morning, where 1" to 2" of snowfall is expected. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch counties until 10 A.M. Saturday morning, where up to 1" of snowfall is expected. While snow showers are in the forecast, the primary concern with this incoming system is the wind. A WIND ADVISORY is also in effect for the same time frame. Wind speeds are expected to reach 15 to 25 mph sustained, with gusts of 45 to 55 possible. By the end of the weekend and start of next week, we should briefly rebound into the 40s. Upcoming next week we expect our next system to work in starting Monday night into Tuesday with rain and perhaps a wintry mix as temperatures drop back into the 30s and 20s. Make sure to stay up on later forecasts.
OVERNIGHT: Cloudy with snow showers. 1" to 2" in most spots, with 2" to 4" north/west of Grand Rapids in the advisory areas. Windy too with gusts upwards of 45 to 55 mph. Lows in the teens. Wind chills -5 to -15.
SATURDAY: A chance of lingering morning snow showers, otherwise becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper teens/lowers 20s. Winds west-northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with sunshine and warmer temperatures. Highs in the low/mid 40s.
MONDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with a wintry mix moving in Monday night into Tuesday. Highs in the 40s.
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