WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: A Small Craft Advisory has been posted through 8 a.m. Wednesday due to strong winds generating high waves in Lake Michigan. Wave heights will range between 3 to 6 feet. A few passing clouds are possible tonight with overnight lows in the lower 20s. High pressure will remain in control this workweek, delivering sunshine and dry weather. Wednesday brings high temperatures in the upper 30s. However, a wave of warmth is on the way for Thursday and Friday. High temperatures will climb to the middle to upper 40s for the end of this week and weekend. The next chance of rain in West Michigan arrives this weekend. The latest models indicate rain developing late Saturday and persisting into Sunday. However, any chance of rain is limited.
Longer range forecast models and trends indicate we have a good chance of above-normal temperatures right before Christmas. The average high temperature around that time of year is around 34 degrees. Unless this pattern breaks down, it may be difficult to get a white Christmas. In fact, a "green" Christmas is looking more likely for Michigan. Much of the entire nation may be seeing above average temperatures leading up to Christmas itself, so perhaps travel will be good. Make sure to stay up on later forecasts.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the middle 20s. Winds west at 5 to 15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Some morning cloudiness, otherwise becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid/upper 30s. Winds west at 5 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warmer. Highs in the middle 40s.
FRIDAY: Sunshine in the morning, with gradually increasing clouds in the afternoon. Breezy, too. Highs in the middle to upper 40s.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain late. Highs in the middle 40s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
