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Michigan wakes under a dim, overcast sky this morning as light flakes drift across Grand Rapids and the surrounding lakeshore counties. Pavement carries a thin, gritty sheen, the kind that freezes fast once steadier lake-effect snow begins sweeping inland this afternoon. It’s a classic early-winter setup across southwest Lower Michigan—quiet now, but poised to shift quickly.
According to the National Weather Service, snow will build along the lakeshore later today, then push eastward this evening as colder air deepens behind a broad upper trough. Blowing snow is possible near the lakeshore, creating pockets of reduced visibility and slick spots on US-131, I-96, and local rural corridors. Drivers should prepare for sudden changes in conditions, especially during the late-day commute…