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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
455 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

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455 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Travel will be hazardous due to falling, blowing, and drifting
snow that will reduce visibilities and make roads slippery,
especially along US 131 and westward. Very cold wind chills
will significantly increase the risk for frostbite and
hypothermia.


.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Extremely cold temperatures Saturday morning will continue the
risk for frostbite and hypothermia. Accumulating snowfall and
below normal temperatures can be expected almost every day, which
will make driving conditions hazardous.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
658 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

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Including the cities of Grand Haven, Big Rapids, Alma, Ionia,
Mount Pleasant, Fremont, Hart, Greenville, Muskegon, Jenison,
Grand Rapids, Ludington, St. Johns, Clare, Baldwin, and Reed City
658 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below.

* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
  central Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
  Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
  exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
  temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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Hydrologic Outlook
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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1114 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

...Ice Jam Risk Increasing through this Weekend...

Bitterly cold temperatures moving into Michigan over the next few
days will increase the risk of ice jams on rivers. While many
locations have already frozen over, ongoing ice growth will continue
to increase in any open water areas.

These temperatures have not been seen for many years in West
Michigan, which means that some areas that don`t typically
experience river ice jams may have issues this year. Ice jams can
result in water levels rising much more quickly than usual, which
can catch people off guard. Anyone living or working near rivers in
West Michigan should prepare now for potential river ice and rising
water levels.

While temperatures warm up a bit early next week, this overall cold
weather pattern will continue through at least next week, which will
keep ice locked in place on the rivers.


You can always find the latest river level information at water.noaa.
gov
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AMD

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