Mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid 40s and 50s. Rain returns tonight with areas along and north of an Ludington to Mount Pleasant line having a chance to see a period of freezing rain into Saturday morning. A few rumbles of thunder remain possible south of I96. Read More >
Here are the upcoming spotter training sessions for Spring 2024. Check back often as more sessions may be added in the near future. Spotter training is recommended for ages 14 and older.
Session Date | Session Time | Location | Registration |
Thursday, March 28 | 630 pm EDT | Hudsonville High School 5155 32nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426 |
Click Here to Register |
Saturday, April 6 | 10 am EDT | Alma College Swanson Academic Center (SAC) room 113 614 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 |
No Registration Needed |
Saturday, April 27 | 10 am EDT | Room 1300 Stevenson Center - Muskegon Community College 221 S. Quarterline Road Muskegon, MI 49442 |
No Registration Needed |
Saturday, April 27 | 2 pm EDT | West Shore Community College - North Lounge 3000 N Stiles Road Scottville, MI 49454 |
Email to register: emergencymanagement@masoncounty.net |
Online, self-paced training can be obtained by taking this online MetEd course through the COMET Program. You can also learn more about meteorology and our atmosphere at JetStream - An Online School for Weather. Once you have completed training, contact the Emergency Management office in your city/county to find out what you can do to become involved with their spotter program.
Looking for courses held in nearby regions of Michigan?
Northern Lower Michigan (NWS Gaylord)
Southwest Michigan/Michiana (NWS Northern Indiana)
Southeast Michigan (NWS Detroit)
Please e-mail us with any questions: nws.grandrapids@noaa.gov