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First impactful snow for much of West Michigan expected Wednesday

A fast-moving storm will provide the first impactful snow for much of West Michigan Wednesday

MICHIGAN, USA — Fall is over and winter is starting to move in. 

Very cold air remains entrenched across the Great Lakes region. An Alberta Clipper will bring a round of snow for much of the area starting early Wednesday.

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Snow could mix with and eventually transition over to rain along and south of I-96 late Wednesday.

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The storm will provide a burst of snow for much of West Michigan. The combination of snow and wind could produce visibility concerns making for tricky travel Wednesday.

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A winter weather advisory continues until 7 PM Wednesday for several counties in West Michigan.

The advisory area will see the highest snowfall totals. Some communities northwest of Kent County could receive as much 2 to 4 inches.

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Accumulating snow looks likely starting early Wednesday. The European model shows the greatest amounts staying north of I-96.

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One big limiting factor is still West Michigan's soil temperatures. For much of the area, soil temperatures are still in the 40s. Even with sub-freezing air temperatures, some of the snow will melt as it reaches the ground.

Temperatures will slowly climb above freezing along and south of I-96 Wednesday morning. Snow will eventually mix with and transition over to all rain. So travel impacts from the storm won't linger too far into the day. However, counties north of Kent might not see above-freezing air until midday.

System snow should gradually end Wednesday evening. However, very cold air will follow the storm. Lake-effect snow showers should linger well west of US-131 Thursday and Friday.

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