Winter Weather in Western Michigan: Heavy Lake Effect Snow Will Affect I-96 and I-94 Until Tuesday

By: Eliot Pierce

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Grand Rapids, IllinoisThrough Tuesday, snow will cover western Michigan, creating dangerous travel conditions and freezing temperatures. Roadways, including I-96 and I-94, are predicted to have decreased visibility and slick conditions starting Sunday afternoon.

The Grand Rapids National Weather Service (NWS) predicts that snow will fall sporadically until Wednesday morning, with some locations seeing accumulations of four to five inches.

On Monday, wind chills might plunge as low as -25 degrees in rural regions, with a maximum temperature of -15 degrees. It is urged that drivers use caution, particularly in the area of US-131, where visibility may be significantly reduced by blowing snow.

There is a winter weather advisory in place from Sunday at 4 p.m. to Tuesday at 7 p.m. In addition to avoiding needless travel and monitoring road conditions, locals should maintain emergency kits in their cars. The morning journeys on Monday and Tuesday will be especially challenging because of the ice roadways and sudden changes in visibility.

Five-Day Prediction:

  • Monday: Snow showers likely; high near 8 F, wind chill -15 F. Accumulations of 2 3 inches expected.
  • Monday Night: Snow continues; low near 0 F, wind gusts up to 23 mph.
  • Tuesday: Additional snow; high of 9 F, wind chills -20 F in the morning.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy; high near 19 F.
  • Thursday: Slight warm-up, high of 28 F with snow flurries possible.

Be mindful of the weather and refrain from traveling unless absolutely required. For up-to-date information, go to the NWS website.

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