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Winter Storm Warning with Blowing Snow

By Mary Ellen Murphy Dec 4, 2024 | 6:04 AM

Grand Rapids, MI (WGHN) – The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Wednesday 5:00 p.m. through Friday, December 6 at 1:00 a.m.

Hear this latest interview with Alex Doty of the Ottawa County Road Commission here. 

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 4 and 10 inches with locally higher amounts
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 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.
  Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls will impact the Wednesday
  evening commute with visibility rapidly falling below 1/4 mile and
  rapid changes in road conditions including the I96, I94, US131,
  US127, and I69 corridors. Heavy lake effect snow along with gusty
  winds develop behind the squalls with a potential scattered power
  outages as well as poor visibilities and hazardous travel
  conditions Wednesday Night into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.


 

 

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