WEST MICHIGAN — Rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow are accumulating over West Michigan this late afternoon and evening. Power outages are coming into the FOX 17 Newsroom and road conditions are becoming tough north of I-96.
For communities closer to I-94, you can plan on primarily rain showers! Travel conditions will not be nearly as impacted. However, if you plan to travel near I-96 or north of Grand Rapids, you'll want to plan ahead.
Winter weather alerts are staggered over West Michigan as this system continues to move further north.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Oceana and Muskegon counties until 5 p.m. Monday. Mixed precipitation up to 0.20" of ice and 1" of snow will be possible. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are also possible, generating isolated power outages.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Newaygo, Mecosta, and Montcalm counties until 8 p.m. Monday. Mixed precipitation up to 0.30" of ice and 2" of snow will be possible. Wind gusts up to 35 mph are also possible, generating isolated power outages. Road conditions will be the most impacted under these counties.
While mainly rain will fall near I-94, a wintry mix is likely to accumulate closer to the I-96 corridor and north. Freezing rain could generate up to 0.25" of ice accumulation in the light pink zone. For communities north of Grand Rapids, 0.25" of ice accumulation and 1" to 2" of sleet will be possible. Ultimately, the worst travel conditions are possible later this evening and tonight as temperatures drop.
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