WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Happy Valentine's Day! Cloud cover increases in West Michigan this evening and tonight due to an approaching system. A mix of rain, snow, and some freezing rain is set to develop overnight, lasting into the first half of Thursday. Early indications are about 1" to 3" of snow is likely along I-96, with amounts up to 3" to 5" further north. Moments of freezing rain are possible across our southern counties, but any significant icing is unlikely. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORIES have been posted for counties along and north of I-96 from 4 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday. Cooler air shifts in for Friday and the weekend, bringing additional chances for snow showers and lake effect snow. Snow accumulations for Friday and this weekend will be limited. Temperatures rebound by next week. Stay up to date with the FOX 17 Weather Team.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with rain and snow developing around/before daybreak. Lows around 30. Winds south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Cloudy and breezy with a mix of rain, snow, and some light initial freezing rain. 1" to 3" of accumulation along and either side of the I-96 corridor, but an inch or less across our southern counties. We may see a much as 3" to 5" north of Grand Rapids across our northern counties. Highs in the mid/upper 30s. Winds west/northwest at 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 35/40 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy. Scattered light snow showers possible. Highs around 30.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy. Lake effect snow showers. Some minor accumulations possible along/west of U.S. 131. Highs in the mid/upper 20s.
SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with a few flurries possible. Highs in the lower 30s.
MONDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
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