Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Hamlin Lake, MI ∙ West Olive, MI ∙ Lawton, MI ∙ Whitehall, MI ∙ Pullman, MI ∙ Wayland, MI ∙ Muskegon Heights, MI ∙ Allendale, MI ∙ Spring Lake, MI ∙ Jenison, MI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 300 PM EST Sat Jan 17 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

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