Grand Rapids, Michigan – Snow arriving around midnight tonight could quickly coat roads across northern parts of Western Michigan, creating slippery travel conditions before the early Sunday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, light snow will develop shortly after 12 a.m. and continue through about 8 a.m. Sunday. Snow totals will vary across the region, with 1 to 3 inches expected north of Interstate 96 and 2 to 4 inches possible near the US-10 corridor.
Communities including Ludington, Big Rapids, Cadillac, Clare, and Bad Axe sit in the zone where the highest totals could develop overnight. In these areas, steady snow could briefly reduce visibility and allow snow to accumulate on untreated roads.
Closer to Grand Rapids, Muskegon, and Lansing, lighter snowfall around 1 inch or less is expected. Even lighter amounts may still create slick bridges, overpasses, and sidewalks before sunrise.
Drivers traveling along US-10, US-131, and portions of I-96 should plan extra time and watch for rapidly changing road conditions after midnight. Transportation officials often see the most issues during overnight snow events when pavement temperatures remain cold.
Residents should keep winter emergency kits in vehicles and allow extra travel time Sunday morning as crews work to treat roads.
Snow should taper after 8 a.m. Sunday, but slick spots could linger into the late morning as temperatures remain near freezing.
