Multiple warnings and watches have been issued for a winter storm system happening on Sunday, Dec. 28, and Monday, Dec. 29, across West Michigan.
Sunday morning, up to a half inch of rain is expected. More northern counties will see lower temperatures, causing the rain to freeze and travel to become hazardous throughout the afternoon. Early Monday morning, a "bomb cyclone" system of snow will begin. It will last throughout the afternoon across West Michigan. Accumulations between 4-8 inches as well as wind gusts between 35 miles per hour and 55 miles per hour will be expected throughout Monday.
Here's a breakdown of NWS warnings and advisories listed by county:
- CLARE COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & High Wind Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- ISABELLA COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & High Wind Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- LAKE COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & Winter Storm Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- MECOSTA COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & High Wind Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- MONTCALM COUNTY: High Wind Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- NEWAYGO COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & Winter Storm Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- OSCEOLA COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday) & High Wind Watch (1 A.M. Monday to 10 P.M. Monday)
- WEXFORD COUNTY: Winter Weather Advisory (1 A.M. Sunday to 1 P.M. Sunday)
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. For more on the forecast, visit https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/forecast.