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Michigan – Light snow drifts sideways across Grand Rapids this morning as gusty winds whip through downtown streets and open farmland. Drivers already notice slick spots on bridges and ramps as temperatures hover just above freezing. The blustery start signals a turbulent stretch of March weather across western Michigan, with wind today and a messy mix returning by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, a High Wind Warning remains active until 8 p.m., with wind gusts reaching 45 mph across Kent County and much of western Michigan. Winds out of the southwest may push vehicles along US-131, I-196, and I-96, especially on elevated roadways and near Lake Michigan…