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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
333 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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333 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Snow intensifies this evening near and northwest of a South Haven
to Grand Rapids to Big Rapids line. This snow area expands east later
tonight and accumulating snow is likely for most areas by Monday
morning. Hazardous travel conditions will develop.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Monday, snow and blowing snow is expected. The heaviest amounts
will be near and west of US-131 where generally 6 to 10 inches is
likely to fall by early Tuesday. Blowing and drifting snow and
occasional whiteout conditions will create hazardous travel
conditions over much of western, central, and southern Michigan.
Wind chills could dip toward -5 to -15 degrees Monday into
Tuesday morning.

Additional accumulating snow is likely Wednesday through Friday
with some travel impacts. Very cold temperatures may return late
in the week into the weekend with single digit to subzero
temperatures possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
245 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

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Lake-Newaygo-Kent-
Including the cities of Grand Rapids, Baldwin, and Fremont
245 PM EST Sun Jan 18 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Kent, Newaygo, and Lake Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills below zero degrees Monday and
  Monday Night could lead to frostbite within 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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