WEST MICHIGAN — Bundling up is a necessity if you plan to step outside in West Michigan this week. Wind Chill Advisories remain in effect through Wednesday morning for communities along and south of I-96. At times, feels-like temperatures or wind chill temperatures could drop to -20 degrees. Click HERE to see the full list of closings and delays.
Feels-like temperatures or wind chill temperatures are generated by factoring in the wind to the actual temperature. Below is a description on how wind chill temperatures work.
Feels-like temperatures will be the coldest along the I-94 corridor on Wednesday morning. Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Three Rivers, and Coldwater will likely have wind chill temperatures near -20 degrees. Frost bite can occur in these conditions, so please limit your time outdoors.
Feels-like temperatures will get colder near the I-96 corridor by the middle of Wednesday morning.
In addition to the bitter cold air, we also have a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 11 a.m. Wednesday. An additional 1" to 3" of snow accumulation is possible by late Wednesday morning.
Light and fluffy lake effect snow will continue to add up this week. Since temperatures are so cold, the salt is not as effective on the roads. Roads will remain slick in West Michigan this week, with black ice as a primary concern.
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