The forecast from FOX 17 Weather Ready Meteorologist Kara James: Clouds clear gradually overnight but it will still be breezy, with lows in the 20s. Sunshine returns Thursday, but it will be brief, with highs only around 40. An Alberta Clipper system arrives late Thursday night into Friday. This will spread rain and snow across West Michigan, especially during the early part of Friday. There may be some minor, grassy accumulations in spots. This system will generate very windy conditions with inland gusts to 40-45 mph, but gusts at the lakeshore may top or exceed 50 mph. Most of Saturday looks dry, but Saturday night into Sunday another system arrives. This systems bears watching as we are currently seeing two different forecast model solutions and possibilities. Some models bring mostly rain and a little snow to West Michigan while others bring more wintry weather. This will be a system to keep an eye on in the days to come as travel impacts could be possible Sunday. Beyond that system we cool down even further with some lake effect snow showers possible early next week.
TONIGHT: Clouds clear, but staying breezy. Lows in the mid 20s. Winds northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy and cool. Highs around 40. Winds west-northwest at 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY: Rain and snow showers likely. Very windy. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds may gust to 45/50 mph.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny. Becoming mostly cloudy in the evening with the chance of rain/snow showers or wintry mix late. Highs around 40.
SUNDAY: Rain and snow showers likely. Some accumulation of snow is possible north of Grand Rapids. Highs in the lower 40s.
MONDAY: Mostly cloudy and sharply colder with snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s.
TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few flurries. Highs in the upper 20s.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the middle 30s.
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