A passing shower or storm is still possible today. Less humid conditions will develop this afternoon though as northwest winds increase to 10 to 20 mph. A stretch of dry and pleasant weather is in store through the weekend. Read More >
Grand Rapids, MI
Weather Forecast Office
Overview
A winter storm brought heavy, wet snow to southern Lower Michigan from the afternoon of March 3 into early March 4, 2023. This storm produced a swath of 6"-10" from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek east toward Lansing and Jackson, then extending into the Thumb Region. The weight of the snow on trees and power lines led to around 350,000 power outages across southeast sections of the state.Snow/Ice
Photos & Video
Snowfall and Power Outages
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Consumers Energy Outages, March 4 |
DTE Outage Map, March 4 |
Radar
A rain/snow mix moved in from northern Indiana early in the afternoon on March 3 before turning over to all snow across southern Lower Michigan.
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US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Grand Rapids, MI
4899 Tim Dougherty Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4034
616-949-0643
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