Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued December 5 at 3:31AM EST until December 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 5, 2024 - 12:31am
Expires:
December 5, 2024 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short
distances in lake effect snow. Travel could be very difficult. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally
heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can
also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather,
visibility, and road conditions.
Area Description:
Mason; Lake; Oceana; Newaygo; Muskegon; Ottawa; Kent; Allegan; Barry; Van Buren; Kalamazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI