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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
410 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026

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410 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Freezing rain late tonight, after midnight through daybreak, is
most favored within Clare and Osceola Counties, and to the north
and east. Around 0.1 to 0.2 inches of ice is possible, which could
cause slick road conditions Wednesday morning.

There is a chance of a thunderstorm across the whole area early
Wednesday morning. While small hail and locally gusty winds may
occur, the chance of severe weather is very low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Snow showers during the weekend could create slick roads at times.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Hydrologic Outlook
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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
943 AM EST Tue Feb 17 2026

...Rivers Rising and River Ice Moving this Week...

Steady melting of snow and ice over the last week has begun to cause
rivers to rise across the area. Several chances for rain this week
will add to these rises. Based on current expected rainfall, no
significant flooding is expected on West Michigan rivers, though
typical spring water level rises within the river channels will
happen.

Meanwhile, river ice has weakened significantly over the last week,
and as water levels rise any remaining ice will likely be broken and
start to move downstream. This creates the possibility for formation
of a few ice jams. Ice jams tend to form in the same places
repeatedly, so special attention should be paid in the Comstock Park
(Kent County) area as well as the Robinson Township (Ottawa County)
area along the Grand River.

Anyone living or working near West Michigan rivers should pay extra
attention this week as water levels rise. Have a plan to monitor and
respond if flooding develops unexpectedly.

Monitor the latest conditions at https://water.noaa.gov
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