WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Plan on a cold night in West Michigan, along with partly cloudy skies. Thursday will remain cool, but there will be more sunshine. We are tracking a system that brings widespread accumulating snow on Friday, impacting the morning and evening commutes. Early indications are that our southern counties will see the least amount of snow of only an inch or two, but the heart of our FOX 17 viewing area (including Grand Rapids) will be on the order of 3" to 5". Accumulation ranging between 4" to 6" will be possible north of Grand Rapids, with isolated higher amounts up to 7". This snow will be a thick, heavy, and wet consistency. Plan on partly cloudy skies this weekend. Stay alert with the FOX 17 Weather Team.
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Winds diminish. Lows in the teens. Winds northwest/north at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Still chilly. Highs in the middle to upper 30s. Winds northwest/west at 5 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Cloudy with snow likely. Moderate to heavy at times from Grand Rapids northward. Some rain may mix in across our southern counties. 1" to 2" of accumulation near I-94, 3" to 5" across our central counties (near I-96), and 6" or more possible north of Grand Rapids. Highs in the middle 30s.
SATURDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid/upper 30s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 40s.
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