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
Hazardous Travel
The combination of falling snow, gusty winds, and light snow led to considerable blowing snow restricting visibilities across Low Michigan for a prolonged period of time. In many areas, visibility was at or below 3 miles for days in a row, with periods of at or below 1/4 of a mile. Check out the webcams showing the low visibilities below:
I-96 at Okemos road |
M-44 at M-44 Connector |
US-131 at Hall Road |
US 131 at West River Drive |
US 131 at West River Drive |
December 24th-25th, 2020 : Radar Loop:
As a low pressure system moved through the Great Lakes region, this system brought westerly winds and snow bands December 24th, 2020 bringing reduced visibility and several inches of snow. A second swath of snow in the form of lake effect came from the northwest and brought heavy snow to Benton Harbor, MI, South Bend IN and Scottsville MI.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Grand Rapids, MI
4899 Tim Dougherty Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4034
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