WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: Cloudy skies continue to linger through the remainder of our Wednesday, with low temperatures dropping to the upper 20s. Tonight into Thursday morning we expect another round of snow showers, but with a lighter and weaker system giving only an inch or two (possibly 3") for some of additional snowfall. Another bigger winter storm, with more widespread heavier snow and wind will likely impact the area Friday into Saturday. A WINTER STORM WATCH has been issued for Kent, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Montcalm, Ottawa, Ionia, Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun Counties from Friday at 10:00 A.M. until Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Click here for more information about the winter storm arriving Friday. This system will force a pattern change and sharply colder temperatures along with Arctic air this weekend and next week with accumulating lake effect snow. Several inches are possible! Make sure to stay updated on later forecasts for all snow chances later in the week.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with snow developing. A quick burst of 1" to 2" likely, possible some isolated 3" amounts. Lows in the upper 20s. Winds southwest/southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
THURSDAY: Cloudy with light snow showers, especially in the morning hours. Highs in the mid 30s. Winds west at 5 to 15 mph.
FRIDAY: Another winter storm arrives! Cloudy and windy with snow developing by late morning/early afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s.
SATURDAY: Cloudy and windy with snow likely. May be heavy at times! Likely six inches or more may fall! Highs in the upper 20s.
SUNDAY: Cloudy, breezy, and Arctic cold with lake effect snow. Accumulations likely. Highs in the teens.
MONDAY: Cloudy, cold, and breezy with lake effect snow. Accumulations likely. Highs in the teens.
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