Michigan’s lake-effect bands are brushing parts of the Grand Rapids area this morning, and a light dusting is possible before midday. Temperatures are stuck in the upper 20s, and wind chills are hovering near 19 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, lake-effect snow showers may continue into early afternoon, especially north of I-96 and near and west of US-131. A few tenths of an inch up to 1 inch of snow is possible in favored areas. West winds gusting up to 28 mph could briefly reduce visibility.
Roads across Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties may turn slick where bursts of snow pass through. Bridges and overpasses will be the first to ice. Slow down if you encounter quick drops in visibility.
Skies trend mostly cloudy tonight with lows falling to 16 degrees. Any melting this afternoon could refreeze by evening, creating a flash-freeze setup. Watch neighborhood side streets early Thursday.
Thursday brings partial sunshine with highs near 34. A slight chance of snow showers returns after 1 p.m. Friday offers a brief spring tease, climbing to 49 under mostly sunny skies. Snowbanks will shrink quickly.
The pattern turns active again this weekend. Saturday reaches 36 with a chance of snow showers after 1 p.m. Saturday night carries another snow chance with lows near 17. Light accumulations are possible into early Sunday.
Early next week stays seasonable, with additional snow shower chances lingering into Monday and Tuesday. Longer-range trends hint at moderating temperatures building toward early March.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Today: Snow showers possible, high 29.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 34.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 49.
Saturday: Chance of snow showers, high 36.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 30.
