WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Haleigh Vaughn: It's a significantly colder night in West Michigan! Most of the region experienced a 50 degree drop in temperatures between Tuesday and Wednesday. That blast of cold air has allowed for lingering light lake effect snow tonight. The winds are quite breezy, as well. If you aren't a fan on the cold, you won't have to wait too long for a warm up. Temperatures will climb each day in West Michigan through the weekend. Highs will be in the upper 30s on Thursday, the upper 40s on Friday, and the upper 50s on Saturday. Each day will also feature some sunshine and a breeze. The next chance of rain in West Michigan returns late Monday. Stay up to date with the FOX 17 Weather Team.
*Tuesday night brought Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm warnings to West Michigan. In West Michigan, one tornado has been confirmed. The Calhoun County tornadothat passed through northeast Marshall has been confirmed as a high level EF-1 tornado. Max wind gusts reached 110 mph. The track appears to be 5.5 miles in length.
TONIGHT: Becoming partly cloudy. Lingering lake effect snow flurries. Lows in the upper teens. Winds northwest/west at 10 to 20 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and more seasonable. Highs in the mid to upper 30s. Winds west/southwest at 10 to 20 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy, breezy, and warmer. Highs in the upper 40s.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs in the upper 60s.
For the latest details on the weather in West Michigan, head to the FOX 17 Weather page.
