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Grand Rapids, Michigan – Bitter cold tightening its grip on Michigan is raising concerns along rivers across the state, where thickening ice could trigger dangerous ice jams through the weekend and into early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, the prolonged stretch of unusually cold temperatures is accelerating ice growth on rivers, especially in spots where open water still exists. Forecasters say this cold pattern is rare for West Michigan and could cause ice jams in areas that do not typically experience them…