GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A strong cold front will bring heavy snow and strong winds Wednesday, starting at 5 p.m. and lasting until 1 a.m. Friday.
The 13 Weather Impact Team is predicting 6-8 inches widespread, with localized amounts of 10-12 inches possible in areas of persistent lake-effect snow.
Winds will be gusting at 40-50 mph.
After the passage of the cold front, temperatures Wednesday night will plummet into the upper 10s.
Factoring in the strong winds, the wind chill (‘feels like’ temperature) will be in the single digits to near 0 degrees.
Temperatures only rebound into the upper 20s Thursday, with wind chill values in the 10s
Bursts of snow showers paired with dropping temperatures could mean icy road conditions.
Thursday 12 AM
THURSDAY 8 AM
THURSDAY 4 PM
NEED TO KNOW
If you have travel plans late Wednesday into Thursday, keep essentials in your car in case you get stranded or have an emergency. Here’s a list of winter weather essentials to pack before hitting the road:
- Ice scraper
- Extra winter clothes
- Spare blanket
- Snacks
- Portable phone charger
In case you get stuck in snow or need to call for help, keep these emergency supplies stocked in your vehicle:
- Snow shovel
- Sand or cat litter for tire traction
- Traction mat
- Road flares
- Flashlight
- Reflectors