MICHIGAN, USA — As temperatures sore into the 70s on Thursday snowfall may be the last thing on your mind in West Michigan, but by the weekend that is all going to change.
After a weather system that will combine with the remnants of Hurricane Nicole pushes through on Friday, dropping our high temperatures into the 30s for the weekend, winds will pick up over Lake Michigan through Saturday and Sunday. The difference between the 50° water and below zero air aloft will generate lake-effect rain and snow showers over the weekend.
Unlike the last time West Michigan saw snow, almost a month ago in mid-October, this time, some actual snow accumulation may be possible.
The timing for this event will see the first flakes start to fall overnight Friday, during the early AM hours of Saturday. Snowfall coverage and intensity will pick up throughout the day on Saturday, with the heaviest bands being along the lakeshore.
Snow showers will continue through Saturday night and into early Sunday, before snow chances start to diminish by Sunday afternoon.
When it comes to snowfall totals, most will only see enough to make for a pretty picture, and after the morning hours it will likely melt away. However, along the lakeshore and in two areas where bands will be most likely, higher totals are also possible.
These include areas from Muskegon north and into Oceana and Mason counties, as well as areas from Holland to the south into Allegan and Van Buren Counties.
Make sure you stick with 13 On Your Side through the weekend for the latest on our snowfall chances! You can see the latest radar on the 13 On Your Side News & Weather Apps!
-- Meteorologist Michael Behrens
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