The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Kara James: The low pressure system and cold front brought isolated strong and severe thunderstorms to West Michigan Wednesday evening, with wind gusts of 45-55 mph recorded. Now the cold air is sweeping in behind the cold front and it will become cold and windy overnight. Rain changes to snow as colder air wraps in after midnight into Thursday morning, and our first day of spring will be feeling more like winter. Thursday will be much colder and windy with wet snow likely along with some grassy accumulations possible. The Spring or vernal equinox arrives Thursday at 5:01 A.M.. A few more weak systems between Saturday and Monday keeps the forecast active, with cooler air and a mix of rain and snow likely. Stay tuned to FOX 17 for latest forecast updates.
TONIGHT: Rain mixes with/changes to snow showers overnight as temperatures fall. Lows in the low/mid 30s. Winds south/southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
THURSDAY: VERNAL EQUINOX (Spring officially arrives at 5:01am EDT) Morning clouds with rain/snow showers possible (some grassy accumulations), otherwise some afternoon clearing, but windy and sharply colder. High temperatures in the lower 50s at midnight, but falling into the mid/upper 30s the remainder of the day. Wind chills in the teens and 20s. Winds northwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40/45 possible.
FRIDAY: Morning sunshine, but becoming partly sunny and breezy in the afternoon. A bit warmer. Highs in the lower 50s.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers. Highs in the upper 30s to near 40.
SUNDAY: Cool and quiet with lots of cloud cover. Chance rain showers developing toward evening, changing to snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs in the low 40s early in the morning, falling into the 30s through the day.
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