“Lake-effect snow within about 25 miles of Lake Michigan should pile up 6 to 12 inches through Tuesday,” NWS meteorologists in Grand Rapids said. “Winds gusting to 25 mph on Monday may create higher drifts. Some snow extending into Mid Michigan may also create tricky travel conditions.”

The coldest air in six years blasts into Michigan to start the week, with highs in the single digits, wind chills ten to twenty-five below zero, heavy lake effect snow

Those who can in Southwest Michigan are prepping for forecast freezing temperatures at the grocery store. Some groups are working with those with nowhere to go to keep them safe from the cold. Others are stocking up with supplies to shield their homes.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory at 3:19 a.m. EST on Sunday valid from 4 p.m. EST until Tuesday 7 p.m. EST for Lake, Newaygo, Kent, Barry and Kalamazoo counties.

Below are News Channel 3's top, local stories from this past week. West Michigan couple sentenced to federal prison for $3 million fraud scheme Two West Michigan people have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in defrauding nearly 40 victims of over $3 million in a fraud and identity theft scheme.

Many schools in West Michigan have canceled classes for Monday due to subzero temperatures and snow.Lake-effect snow began at the lakeshore on Sunday. Additional lake-effect snow is expected to push further inland on Monday as westerly winds strengthen.

A federal jury has convicted a Chicago man for his role in an elaborate scheme to steal $700,000 from a West Michigan casino.

As the Detroit Lions prepare for Saturday’s playoff game, a West Michigan school and a local business are showing their support for the team. (Jan. 17, 2025)

Snowy, slick roads led to slide-offs and crashes on West Michigan roads Tuesday, with I-94 proving particularly troublesome.

Single digit high temperatures and sub-zero lows early next week will be West Michigan’s coldest air mass in six years.

A federal jury has convicted a Chicago, Illinois man for posing as a tribal chairperson and stealing thousands of dollars from a West Michigan casino.

Whether you lost power or you just need a roof over your head for the night, there are places you can go to stay warm and safe.