WEST MICHIGAN — From Fox 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Terri DeBoer: Big changes are on the horizon in West Michigan's weather. After a dry Saturday, drizzle and fog will develop later tonight into early Sunday. A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for early Sunday for areas northeast of Grand Rapids for the potential for a period of freezing rain. At this point, Sunday's precipitation will be mostly rain, with highs approaching 50-degrees. Sunday will also be quiet breezy. Sharply colder air arrives later Sunday into Monday, with tumbling temperatures and rain changing to snow later Sunday night into Monday. A WINTER STORM WATCH is in effect for Sunday night through Monday evening for several inches of snow and strong winds. Travel will be challenging Monday, as near blizzard conditions are likely. This colder air will likely grip West Michigan through the end of next week. The colder air will come with periods of snow showers and highs in the 20s.
TONIGHT: Rain developing after midnight. Lows in the mid-30s.
SUNDAY: Windy and Wet. Rain likely with highs near 50-degrees.
SUNDAY NIGHT: Rain changing to snow with falling afternoon and evening temperatures. Lows in the 20s
MONDAY: WINTER STORM WATCH (Late Sunday night through Monday evening) Widespread snow, gusty winds; near blizzard conditions at times. Highs in the low-20s.
TUESDAY: Cold with a few snow showers. Highs in the mid-20s.
WEDNESDAY: (New Years Eve) Cold with a few snow showers. Highs in the mid-20s
THURSDAY: (New Years Day) Very cold. Highs in the low 20s. Lows in the mid-teens
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