Michigan – The first true winter blast of the season grips southwest Michigan this morning, with light snow turning heavier by afternoon and wind gusts near 35 mph sweeping across open fields and highways. Drivers along US-131 and I-96 are already facing slushy, slick conditions as plows work to keep lanes clear.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday, followed by a Hazardous Weather Outlook that extends through Tuesday night. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches today, combined with falling and blowing snow, will make travel difficult—especially on bridges and overpasses. Visibility could drop below a quarter mile at times.
By Monday, a second system may develop, bringing more accumulating snow west of US-131 and continuing through Monday night. Daytime highs will hold near 30 °F with lows dipping into the upper teens. Winds ease slightly, but roads will remain slick where melting snow refreezes after sunset.
Tuesday brings a brief lull, though forecasters hint at a colder “winter tease” pattern setting up late week—possibly signaling the Midwest’s next major snowmaker by next weekend.
Five-Day Outlook (Grand Rapids area):
- Monday: Cloudy, scattered snow showers. High 30°, low 21°.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 31°, low 20°.
- Wednesday: Snow chances return. High 34°, low 15°.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 27°, low 18°.
- Friday: Increasing clouds, high 29°, possible evening flurries.
Bundle up and drive cautiously—icy patches may form quickly once the sun sets. Have you noticed worsening road conditions in your area? Tell us below.
