National Weather Service:
Winter Storm Warning
    

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Current conditions
As of 11:53 PM EST
at Grand Rapids, Michigan

Overcast
Temperature: 24°
Wind chill:17°
Wind: East 6 mph
Dewpoint: 12°
Humidity: 60%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Forecast

As of 10:32 PM EST on February 8, 2010

Rest of Tonight...Snow likely overnight. Snow accumulation less than an inch. Lows around 20. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.

Tuesday...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph late in the day. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Tuesday Night...Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation 4 to 6 inches. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

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    Regional conditions
LocationConditionsTemp..
Grand Rapids Overcast 24°
Holland Overcast 26°
Muskegon Overcast 25°
Fremont Overcast 23°
Battle Creek Overcast 25°
Charlotte Overcast 25°
Portage Overcast 25°
South Haven Overcast 28°
Big Rapids Clear 10°
Alma Clear 19°

Almanac

Key: T = Trace of precipitation; MM = data not available
February 9, 2010
Normal high:31° Record high:55° (1925)
Normal low:16° Record low:-16° (1934)
Sunrise:7:48 AM Moon Rise: 5:09 AM
Sunset:6:06 PM Moon Set: 1:58 PM
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:22 PM EST on February 8, 2010


... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am Tuesday to
1 PM EST Wednesday...

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am Tuesday to
1 PM EST Wednesday.

Hazardous weather...

* 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected from daybreak Tuesday through
   Wednesday morning.

* The heaviest snow is expected toward the Interstate 94
   corridor where 8 to 12 inches of snow is expected. The
   Interstate 96 corridor will see 6 to 10 inches of snow...
   which includes Grand Rapids and Lansing.

* Snow will begin Tuesday morning and become heavy for late
   Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.

* Blowing and drifting snow is expected Tuesday evening through
   through Wednesday morning as north winds increase to 15 to 25
   mph.

Impacts...

* the heavy snow will significantly reduce visibility and
   result in snow covered and slippery roads.

* Areas of blowing snow will limit visibility... especially in
   open country Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Use caution
   while traveling.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

* a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter
   weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant
   amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.
   If you travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water
   in your vehicle in case of an emergency.





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