A Special Weather Statement has been issued Saturday, Jan. 25 at 4:48 P.M. EST by NWS Grand Rapids.

At 4:40 P.M., a band of snow showers was developing to the west of Reed City and Big Rapids. These snow showers were tracking east at 35 MPH. They will track through the US-131 region by 6:00 PM and continue further east towards U.S. 127 by 7:00 PM.

This statement will be in effect for Lake, Osceola, Clare, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, and Montcalm Counties until 9:00 P.M.

Some of this snow will be briefly heavy and winds gusts could temporarily reach 40 MPH with passage of these snow showers. Snowfall amounts of around an inch will be possible from these snow showers. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes to the visibility and possible slick conditions.