WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Reece Cole: As the winds shift due north tonight, most precipitation will focus west of US-131. Lows tonight will range from the upper 30s to lower 30s. The inland precipitation will return tomorrow during the morning commute. Some snow could accumulate on grassy surfaces or top of cars, but the ground is still relatively warm and with afternoon temps in the 40s, most snow will melt. Remember to take it easy on the roadways if there is any slush or reduced visibility. Temperatures this week will stay chilly, as a big trough in our upper level jet stream and upper level low spin over the region and allow for cold air to pour in from Canada. This cold air will infiltrate areas all the way to the Gulf Coast with frost/freeze warnings there. We also have winter storm warnings posted across the Upper Peninsula where up to ten inches may fall. We will remain 15 to 20 degrees below average until Thursday! Showers will wrap up by Wednesday, the upper level trough will lift out Thursday, and sunshine returns Friday and Saturday with temperatures pushing back into the 60s. Stay up to date with the latest forecast by downloading our FOX 17 Weather App.
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with the chance of lake effect rain showers. Some wet snowflakes are possible. Lows in the low/mid 30s. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy, windy, and cold with lake effect rain showers. Some wet snowflakes may mix in. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Winds may gust to 50 mph at the lakeshore.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with the chance of lake effect rain showers, mainly in the morning. Highs in the low/mid 40s.
THURSDAY: Partly sunny to mostly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny skies, warmer, and pleasant. Highs in the upper 50s.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny skies. Highs in the mid 60s.
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