A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for much of the west and central parts of Michigan by the Grand Rapids National Weather Service Office. The watch does not go into effect until Friday morning in anticipation for a system of snow to advance through the state. The watch has been issued through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts could include heavy snow that could be greater than 8 inches and gusty winds reaching up to 50 mph. Travel is expected to be impacted during this time as gusty winds could lead to blowing snow and low visibility.
Following this event is a pool of arctic air that is expected to move into the area making it feel much more like winter. Lake-effect snow is also expected to continue through the weekend on the west side of the state where more accumulating snow could impact travel conditions.
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