Will it snow on Thanksgiving?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Very chilly air is anticipated to reach in West Michigan simply in time for Thanksgiving, doubtlessly creating journey complications for some.

Once the chilly air arrives on Wednesday, it’s anticipated to remain for not less than per week.

An energetic storm observe will doubtless convey a second system to the area over the weekend following Thanksgiving, with the potential of extra accumulating snow. Temperatures under solely inform a part of the story with wind chills doubtless within the teenagers later Wednesday and Thanksgiving day.

WEDNESDAY

An incoming system is anticipated to ship rain early within the morning, with a transition to windy, colder and snowy situations by the night. Expect falling temperatures by the day and wind chills within the teenagers by sundown.

A robust wind will usher within the transition to winter Wednesday. Gusts inland will eclipse 40 mph with lakeshore places close to 50 mph.

While air temperatures will stay above freezing throughout the day, roads will turn out to be slick after darkish.

THURSDAY

Be certain to bundle up for these Turkey Trots! Thanksgiving might be breezy and chilly with temperatures hovering round 30 levels and wind chills slipping into the kids at occasions. Lake-effect snow will stay persistent although the day with some blowing snow as winds stay sturdy.

A white Thanksgiving appears to be like doubtless for a lot of with a recent 1-3 inches wager for many by Thursday morning with further snowfall by Friday morning. Driving with the wind pushed snow might be difficult particularly alongside the lakeshore and north of Grand Rapids.

Lake impact snow will ease all through the day Friday, with chilly air and in depth clouds holding in place. The wind will subside fairly a bit.

WEEKEND SYSTEM

An energetic storm observe is anticipated to convey a second system to West Michigan Saturday and Sunday. There is a number of variability nonetheless with this storm, however there’s a likelihood it might convey one other spherical of accumulating snow Saturday.

Stay with Storm Team 8 for the newest on observe, timing and impacts.