GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Two rounds of snow are incoming for West Michigan areas between today and Monday. When taken together, this means we could see up to 6 inches of snow falling in some areas south of Holland, and possibly north of Muskegon.
It also means with the incoming lake-effect snow starting tonight that Monday’s commute could be slower than normal.
Let’s break down the latest forecast highlights from the National Weather Service office in Grand Rapids:
- Snow will diminish south of a Lansing to Kalamazoo line this evening. Additional snow accumulations expected during this time are 1-3 inches.
- Then lake effect snow will develop along the Lakeshore. The timing for this second round is mostly after midnight.
- Accumulations along the Lakeshore will be 2-4 inches of snow in areas north of Muskegon, and 3-6 inches of snow in areas south of Holland.
- What to expect for Monday’s commute: The closer you are to the Lakeshore, the higher chance you’ll have slippery travel and encounter reduced visibilities on the road.
If we want to dial in a little deeper on the details, the NWS forecast today from the Grand Rapids meteorologists say the models are in good agreement that we’ll see a fresh 1 to 3 inches of snow falling for the rest of today in a line from St. Joseph to Lansing, and then 3 to 5 inches southeast of a Battle Creek to Mason line. Areas like Jackson in the southern tier of the state could see up to 6 inches of snow…