Multiple severe weather alerts have been issued in West Michigan through Thursday morning.

 

WINTER STORM WARNING - LAKE COUNTY, NEWAYGO COUNTY

The highest warning goes for Newaygo and Lake County due to a Winter Storm Warning until Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10:00 A.M. 

Forecasts project heavy, blowing snow to fall in accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Wind gusts may reach as high as 35 MPH and visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY - KENT COUNTY, MECOSTA COUNTY, OSCEOLA COUNTY

A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect until Thursday, Jan. 23 at 10:00 A.M. for Kent, Mecosta, and Osceola Counties. 

Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches are expected starting around 1:00 P.M. Wednesday afternoon. Please plan on slippery road conditions as areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 

 

COLD WEATHER ADVISORY - ISABELLA COUNTY, KENT COUNTY, LAKE COUNTY, MECOSTA COUNTY, MISSAUKEE COUNTY, MONTCALM COUNTY, NEWAYGO COUNTY, OSECOLA COUNTY, WEXFORD COUNTY

The Cold Weather Advisory will continue for nearly the entire state of Michigan until Thursday, Jan. 22 at 12:00 P.M. 

Very cold wind chills, as low as 25 below, will be seen for portions of central and west Michigan. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Please use caution while outdoors and wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

 

Hourly WeatherEye forecasts can be heard at the top of the hour on WBRN via 96.5 FM, 1460 AM, WBRN.com, and the WBRN mobile app.