Steamy start to April
It’s no surprise to most living in West Michigan that the first part of April has been very warm. Read more here
Severe Weather 101 - The statewide test tornado drill scheduled for Wednesday April 14th
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the third in a series from the National Weather Service on Severe Weather Preparedness. Read more here
Breezy and Chilly for the Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps have a game Saturday evening at 6:35 PM. Check out the weather here before you head to the stadium.
Frigid highs, steamy highs and snow
Frigid highs, steamy highs and snow top the list . Read more here
Showers and thunderstorms return to West Michigan
A warm front pushing toward West Michigan will kick off showers and a few thunderstorms. Read more here
Severe Weather 101 - Severe weather terminology
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the second in a series from theNational Weather Service on Severe Weather Preparedness. Read more here
Cold air and a brief tornado
Cold air and a brief tornado top the list of events. Read more here
Palm Sunday tornado and hail
Palm Sunday tornado and hail top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Several days of record heat
Several days of record heat top the list of events. Read more here
Early morning viewing of the International Space Station and Shuttle
A clear, or mainly clear sky will provide prefect viewing of the International Space Station over the next few days. Read more here
Tornadoes and a snowstorm
Tornadoes and a snowstorm top the list. Read more here
Video and images of severe storms across West Michigan Monday night and Tuesday
I surfed the web so you don’t have to. Here are the stories, images and video of the storms from Monday night and Tuesday. Read more here
Jackson County Skywarn training Thursday evening
Skywarn training continues Thursday evening in Jackson County. Read more here
Snowstorm and disastrous flooding
A snowstorm and disastrous flooding top the list of West Michigan weather events Read more here
River flooding update
The NWS continues the Flood Advisory for several of the rivers in West Michigan. Read more here
Plunging temperatures and a tornado
Plunging temperatures and a tornado top the list of events. Read more here
Heavy rain leads to rising rivers in West Michigan
The NWS in has issued a Flood Advisory for for several of the rivers in West Michigan. Read more here
Severe storms Monday night and more possible Tuesday
West Michigan saw the first round of severe thunderstorms of the year Monday night and more are possible for Tuesday. Read more here
Twenty-five foot waves, the biggest snowfall and a tornado outbreak
Twenty-five foot waves, the biggest snowfall and a tornado outbreak top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Mason County Skywarn training Tuesday evening
Skywarn training continues Tuesday evening in Mason County. Read more here
Arctic blast and lake effect snow
Arctic blast and lake effect snow top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Record warm spell for West Michigan
For the end of March and early April Grand Rapids was as warm as Daytona Florida. Read more here
Devastating Michigan ice storm
A devastating ice storm strikes central Lower Michigan. Read more here
Easter weather averages and records
Easter weather for Grand Rapids can range from mild to wild. Read more here
Killer tornadoes and record snow
Killer tornadoes and record snow top the list of Michigan weather events. Read more here
Tornadoes and snow
Tornadoes and snow top the list of Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Explosive fire growth potential for Friday
The Grand Rapids NWS has issued a Red Flag Warning. The warning is in effect from noon today to 8 PM this evening. Read more here
March 2010 weather review for Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids sees above normal temperatures and sunshine but below normal precipitation. Read more here.
Mecosta County Skywarn training Thursday evening
Skywarn training continues Thursday evening in Mecosta County. Read more here
April Fool's Day heat, cold and snow
Heat, cold and snow top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Updated 30-day temperature and precipitation outlook for April
The Climatte Prediction Center issued the latest 30-day temperature and precipitation outlooks today. Read more here
April 2010 weather preview for Grand Rapids
During April, West Michigan is in the heart of the spring season. Read more here
Oceana County Skywarn training Wednesday night
Skywarn training continues Wednesday evening in Oceana County. Read more here
A tornado, a lamb and a lion end the month of March
A tornado, a lamb and a lion end the month of March in Michigan on this day in history. Read more here
Grand Rapids record high temperatures may fall
A surge of very warm and dry air will invade West Michigan over the next few days. We could easily establish new record high temperatures by the weekend. Read more here
A lakeshore tornado and record rain
A lakeshore tornado and record rain top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Full worm moon tonight
A clear sky for West Michigan means perfect viewing of the full moon. Read more here
Montcalm County Skywarn training Monday night
Skywarn training continues Monday evening in Montcalm County.
A late March snowstorm and record heat
A late March snowstorm and record heat top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Snow hangs on in the Upper Peninsula
While the snow is gone across Lower Michigan it still hangs on in the Upper Peninsula. A few locations are still reporting 3-5 inches of snow on the ground. Read more here
Grand Rapids flood and a killer tornado
Grand Rapids flood and a killer tornado top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Elevated fire danger for the start of April
Temperatures next week will likely warm into the low 70s producing an elevated fire danger for the start of April. Read more here
A tornado outbreak and large hail
A tornado outbreak and large hail top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Another disturbance wanders across the Midwest
On Thursday a disturbance located in southeast Missouri spread showers into Lower Michigan. As the map above shows, the rain stayed mainly south of I-94. Another storm will take a similar track this weekend. Read more here
Calhoun County Skywarn training Saturday morning
Skywarn training continues Saturday morning in Calhoun County. Read more here
Killer fog and a record snowstorm
Killer fog and a record snowstorm top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Canadian cold coming back to West Michigan
A cold front pushing south from Canada is scouring out the cloud cover and ushering in cold air. Read more here
Ottawa County Skywarn training Thursday evening
Skywarn training continues Thursday evening in Ottawa County. Read more here
Latest subzero reading and wettest March day
Latest subzero reading and wettest March day top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Denver snowstorm moves into the Midwest
The snowstorm plaguing Denver on Wednesday moves into the Midwest for Thursday. Read more here
Turn of the century killer tornadoes
Turn of the century killer tornadoes top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Storms close enough for precipitation in West Michigan
Over the next week, several storms will travel from west to east staying south of Michigan. Read more here
Gratiot County Skywarn training Tuesday night
Skywarn training continues Tuesday evening in Gratiot County. Read more here
Warm readings and a snowstorm
Warm readings and a snowstorm top the list of weather events today. Read more here
So far, a sunny and warm March for West Michigan
Even before spring began is certainly felt like spring across West Michigan. Read more here
Northern Lights, record temperatures and thunderstorms
Northern Lights, record temperatures and thunderstorms top the list of weather events today. Read more here
Average season snowfall achieved in Grand Rapids
The 2” of snow reported at the airport in Grand Rapids Saturday takes the snowfall for the season up to 72.2”. Read more here
Bitterly cold and snowy start to spring
Bitterly cold and snowy start to spring tops the list. Read more here
Winter returns for the beginning of spring
It just doesn’t seem right that on the last days of winter temperatures were 10° above average and here it is the first day of spring and we’ll be almost 10° below with snow. Read more here
A killer tornado and record cold
A killer tornado and record cold top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
National flood safety awareness week part five – flood safety
The National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Safety Awareness Week concludes with Flood Safety. Read more here
Aerial flooding photos of the Grand River from Grand Rapids to Ionia
On Tuesday I had a chance to take an aerial survey of the flooding along the Grand River from Grand Rapids to Ionia. Read more here
West Michigan rivers still exceed bankfull
Flood Advisory continues for some of the rivers in West Michigan. Read more here
National flood safety awareness week part four – Flood Insurance
National flood safety awareness week continues with Flood Insurance Read more here
Clinton County Skywarn training Thursday night
Skywarn training continues Thrusday night. Read more here
Michigan missing out on the Tri-State Tornado
Kalamazoo County Skywarn training tonight
Skywarn training continues tonight with Kalamazoo County. Read more here
National flood safety awareness week part three – floods and related phenomena
From the National Weather Service, Flood Safety Awareness Week continues with part three – Floods and Related Phenomena Read more here
West Michigan river flooding update
River flood warnings and advisories continue. Read more here
Snow and flooding on St. Patrick's Day
Snow and flooding top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
National flood safety awareness week part two – turn around don’t drown
Turn Around Don't Drown is the topic for today. Read more here
Seventies top the list
Seventies top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
More flooding in the usual places
Flood Warning now in effect for the Grand River at Comstock Park. Read more here
Cold and snow for the first day of spring
Just when you thought winter was over, cold and snow return for the first full day of spring. Read more here
National flood safety awareness week
The timing is perfect for the National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Safety Awareness Week. The week of March 15-19 is devoted to understanding this hazard that impacts the Unites States in all months of the year. Read more here
Many rivers still running high and flooding continues
Many of the area streams and rivers continue to rise from rain and snowmelt. Read more here
Snowstorms in the middle of March
Snowstorms in the middle of March top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
River flooding continues across West Michigan
Over the last week warm weather across West Michigan has caused much of the snow pack to melt. This water is moving into the area rivers and causing the rivers to rise. Read more here
Superstorm and record temperatures
On this day in weather history a "Superstorm" and recrod temperatures top the list. Read more here.
Heavy rain increases flooding potential
Flood Advisory for urban and small streams for all of west Michigan. Read more here.
Muddy rain, a tornado and record warmth
Muddy rain, a tornado and record warmth top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
West Michigan ice storm and snowstorm
West Michigan ice storm and snowstorm top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Severe storms and record warmth
Severe storms and record warmth top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Rain and snow possible for West Michigan this weekend
As a storm approaches from the west, some rain and even a few snowflakes are possible for West Michigan this weekend. Read more here
Thunderstorms producing an ice storm and record cold
An ice storm and record cold top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Subzero cold, record warmth and snow
Subzero cold, record warmth and snow top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Awesome view of the Great Lakes on a sunny winter day
West Michigan sunshine is rare in the winter months. Last month was exceptionally cloudy. The sunshine during the last couple of days was perfect for viewing the Great Lakes from space. Read more here
Seventies and subzero weather
More snow possible for West Michigan
Don’t be deceived by the short term forecast with temperatures in the 40s and melting snow. Winter isn’t done with West Michigan yet. Read more here
Snowiest March day
Snowiest March day tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
February 2010 weather review for Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids, February 2010 will be remembered for above normal snowfall and below normal sunshine. Read more here
Barry County Skywarn training tonight
Skywarn training continues tonight Mar 1, in BarryCounty. Read more here
Record temperatures, snow, and strong thunderstorms
Strong thunderstorms as March roars in like lion. Read more here
Full snow moon today
Lick Observatory
The West Michigan sky remains cloudy today obsecuring the view of the full moon. Read more here
March 2010 Weather Preview for Grand Rapids
During March, West Michigan typically turns the corner putting winter in the rear view mirror. Read more here
Record temperatures and a record snow for West Michigan
Record temperatures and a record snow top the list. Read more here
Nice day to hit the ski slopes
If the Olympics have inspired you, today is a great day to hit the ski slopes at Cannonsburg Ski Area. Read more here
Spring-like weather and arctic cold
Spring-like weather and arctic cold top the list. Read more here
Slick roads for West Michigan tonight
Winter Weather Advisory for West Michigan, read more here.
Tricky Friday night travel across West Michigan
West Michigan weather can change quickly as you travel from the lakeshore to the inland cities. Read more here
Record West Michigan warmth
Record warmth tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Kent County Skywarn training tonight
Skywarn training continues tonight, Feb 25, in Kent County. The training will begin at 7 PM. Read more here
Warm, rainy and record snow
A warm and rainy day tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Additional West Michigan advisory for snow issued
The snow expands inland so an additonal advisoy for snow is now in effect. Read more here
Record cold and snow squalls
Snow squalls and record cold top the list. Read more here
Hazardous travel along the lakeshore
Hazardous travel along the Lake Michigan shoreline today. Read more here
Near blizzard conditions and warm air
Near blizzard conditions and warm air top the list of events. Read more here
Record snow during the dust bowl and a stretch of record warmth
Winter storm underway across West Michigan
Winter weather warnings and advisories for Monday across West Michigan. Read more here
Winter storm to start the West Michigan week
Winter weather warnings and advisories for Monday across West Michigan. Read more here
Winter storm on track for West Michigan
Winter storm on track to impact West Michigan on Monday. Read more here
Near record high water levels and a temperature rise of 83°
Lake Michigan water levels and a chinook wind. Read more here
Winter storm possible for West Michigan
There is potential for a powerful winter storm to affect Lower Michigan on Monday.
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Record snow and a Grand River ice jam
Grand River ice jam and record snow top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
West Michigan snowstorm early next week?
West Michigan has the potential for a snowstorm early next week but there are too may questions still unanswered. Read more here
Grand Rapids coldest February
Warm and cloudy February
Record snow for North America and the 1899 cold wave
Recovering from the cold wave and North America record snow. Read more here
Lake Michigan freezing over almost completely
Michigan freezing over almost completely and severe storms. Read more here
NASA views the unusual snow cover in the deep south
Snow covering the ground in West Michigan and the Great Lakes is very common this time of the year. Snow covering the ground in the deep south is rare. Read more here
Heavy snow for part of the Lake Michigan shoreline
Lake effect snow will be heavy at times today and tonight. Read more here
Hail, wind and a period of thawing
Hail, wind and a period of thawing top the list. Read more here
A two-day surge of warm air
Heavy snow and a two-day surge of warm air, read more here.
Grand Rapids snow and the 49 states dressed in white
With Valentine’s Day upon us our thoughts typically turn toward spring and not the weeks of winter we have ahead of us. Read more here
Wild West Michigan Valentine's Day weather
Arctic cold, roofs collapse, and record heat, read more here
A stretch of subzero temperatures
Coldest morning of modern record and a stretch of subzero temperatures. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - Receivers and where to get them
Today is the sixth in a series on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Storm total snowfall for West Michigan and records broken
The snowstorm that hit West Michigan set several records. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - The Emergency Alert System
Today is the fifth in a series on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Bitter blast and record heat
Record warmth and bitter cold. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - All hazards and safety preparedness
Today is the fourth in a series on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Grand Rapids coldest day
Grand Rapids coldest day tops the list of West Michigan weather events Read more here
West Michigan record snow
Grand Rapids received 8.1” of snow at the airport on Tuesday. Read more here
Wind increasing across West Michigan with blowing snow
A powerful winter storm is moving across West Michigan and will hang around into Wednesday. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - The content of NOAA weather radio all hazards programs
Today is the third in a series on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Record coldest temperatures for the state of Michigan
Coldest temperatures ever recorded for the state of Michigan. Read more here
Sun dog at sunset in Grand Rapids
We've all been told that looking directly at the sun is bad for your eyes. But if you have anyway, you may have noticed a peculiar spot. There's nothing wrong with your eyes, it's actually something else. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - The content of the all hazards programs
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the second in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Wild waves and record warmth
A four-day warm spell, a blizzard, and wild waves. Read more here
Winter returns to West Michigan
There is potential for a powerful winter storm to affect Lower Michigan from Tuesday morning to Wednesday afternoon. Read more here
NOAA Weather Radio 101 - All hazards awareness week in Michigan
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the first in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read more here
Grand Rapids greatest arctic outbreak
Grand Rapids greatest arctic outbreak tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
The static shock of winter weather
You know it’s happened to the best of us. You’re walking along when you reach out to shake the hand of a friend and both you and your friend get shocked. Read more here
Damaged dam, record cold and a blizzard
Damaged dam, record cold and a blizzard top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Frigid temperatures and April air
On this day in history, frigid temperatures and April air, read more here.
Snow covering 60% of the country
Data National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC), see map below, indicates that 60% of the lower 48 states is covered with snow at least 1” deep. Read more here
Flooded neighborhoods at the fur trading post
Flooded neighborhoods and the coldest Michigan temperature. Read more here
Thundersnow for West Michigan and the YouTube video
Blizzard conditions and thundersnow top the list. Read more here
Northern fringe of the next east coast storm
West Michigan will likely be on the northern and western fringe of the next storm set to batter the east coast into this weekend. Read more here
Cold Groundhog Days for West Michigan
Record cold weather for Groundhog Day across West Michigan. Read more here
January 2010 Grand Rapids weather review
Frigid first day of February
February 2010 weather preview for Grand Rapids
February typically pulls West Michigan out of the coldest and snowiest month of January and toward a warmer and drier month. Read more here
Record snow for the final days of January
Record snow to finish the month. read more here
Coldest morning of the season
For many locations across West Michigan this was the coldest morning of the winter season. Read more here.
A West Michigan flash freeze
Record cold and a flash freeze top the list today. Read more here
Clouds may clear enough to view the full wolf moon
Lick Observatory
While the West Michigan sky remains mostly cloudy there may be enough holes in the cloud cover to view the full moon tonight. Read more here
Record snow 101 years ago still holds
Record cold and snow for West Michigan. Read more here
Current West Michigan weather, traffic cams and live radar
West Michigan weather can change quickly as you travel from the lakeshore to the inland cities. Read more here
West Michigan squalls and the Buffalo blizzard of 1977
Buffalo blizzard and West Michigan snow squalls, read more here
Coldest temperatures since last February headed for West Michigan
Coldest air of the winter season so far, and even for the last year, is coming to West Michigan. Read more here
Battle Creek receiving more snow than Grand Rapids
The "Cleveland Superbomb" blizzard
Airport closed, roofs collapse, and roads impassable top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Above average temperatures and below average precipitation
January comes to a close this week and in the final days we have a lot of weather ground to make up. Read more here
Spring-like temperatures turning into a snowstorm
Spring-like temperatures turning into a snowstorm tops the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Southerly wind and record warmth
A huge storm is gathering over the Plains States brings record warmth to Lower Michigan. Read more here
Clogged storm drains and rain don't mix
Saturday is a dry day for West Michigan and perfect time to check your local storm drains for clogs. Read more here
Arctic high and record high
Deep snow cover and warm weather for West Michigan, read more here
Cold air will return to West Michigan
After this weekend cold air will return to West Michigan. It will not happen all at once but rather in a series of waves over the next two weeks. Read more here
Warmest January day and snow drifts four feet deep
Temperature records from the 1800s and a 2005 blizzard, read more here
Temperature and precipitation outlooks for February to April
Today the Climate Prediction Center (CPC) issued the latest outlooks for the coming months. Read more here
After more than 100 years the records haven’t been broken
On this day in West Michigan weather history, after more than 100 years the temperature records still stand. Read more here
California storm headed for the Great Lakes
Arctic air and soaring temperatures
Temperatures soar into the 60s and a vast stream of arctic air for West Michigan. Read more here
Mild weather heavy snow and 53 below
Mild weather heavy snow and 53 below top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Eighth warmest and fourteenth coolest December
While December temperatures ended up close to average for Grand Rapids, 0.3° above normal, that is not the case for January. Read more here
A blizzard and a tornado
A blizzard and a tornado top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Arctic air gripping West Michigan
Arctic air griping West Michigan tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Record heat and cold
Record heat and cold top the list of weather events. Read more here
Cool images of ice breakup in Antarctica
As summer arrives at the South Pole so does the rapid sea ice breakup along the Ronne-Filchner ice shelf. Read more here
Two years with record cold
Two years with record cold for West Michigan tops the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Ice jams on the Grand River and the warmest January
Ice jams on the Grand River and the warmest January top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites you to submit creative projects to the 4th annual Rachel Carson intergenerational “Sense of Wonder” contest. Read more here
Persistent fog and collapsing roofs
Melting snow for West Michigan
Snow covered the Midwest from northern Oklahoma to Virginia. Read more here
Deadly fog and record cold
Deadly fog with record heat and record cold top the list, read more here.
Record heat and arctic air
Record heat and arctic air top the list, read more here
Massive lake effect snow totals
Briefly out of the deep freeze
Record cold and a snowstorm
West Michigan record cold and a snowstorm. Read more here
West Michigan snowfall summary for Jan 7-8
Measurable snow fell on southern Lower Michigan from a disturbance passing near the Michigan/Indiana border on Thursday and Thursday night. Read more here
Several days above freezing and readings in the 50s.
Several days above freezing and readings in the 50s top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Advisory continues for West Michigan
The Grand Rapids National Weather Service (NWS) continues the Winter Weather Advisory for the Michigan counties along and south of I-96. Read more here
Michigan severe weather awareness poster contest
The 2010 Severe Weather Awareness Poster Contest is in full swing. Read more here.
Record cold blast for West Michigan
Record cold blast tops the list of West Michigan weather events for today. Read more here.
Hazardous travel for parts of West Michigan
The Grand Rapids National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Michigan counties along and south of I-96. Read more here
Arctic blast, record heat and a blizzard
Arctic blast, record heat and a blizzard top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Heavy lake effect snow and hazardous travel
Hazardous travel for West Michigan into the weekend. Read more here
Severe ice storm to start the year
1985 started with a severe ice storm. Read more here
January 2010 weather preview
January is the month when we not only turn the page to a new year but turn the page to more sunshine. Read more here
Heavy lake effect snow possible
The Grand Rapids National Weather Service (NWS) office issued a Lake Effect Snow Watch for the counties along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read more here
Blue moon New Year's Eve
Lick Observatory
We have a full moon today at 2:13 p.m. EST. Read more here
Seventies and subzero readings
Grand Rapids averages and extremes for the new year
The New Year is only a couple of days away so I thought this would be a perfect time to take a look back at some of the averages and extremes for both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Read more here
Bitter cold and Lansing snow
Texas and Oklahoma snow from outer space
Snow from the severe winter storm that plagued Oklahoma and Texas on Christmas Day can be seen easily from outer space. Read more here
Readings at both extremes
Readings at both extremes top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here.
West Michigan snowfall totals and Tuesday lake effect
After the ice storm on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, cold air and snow prevailed, especially along the lakeshore. Read more here
A mild spell and an arctic blast
Persistent snow at the lakeshore
More snow this evening at the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read more here
Mild and arctic weather
West Michigan arctic chill and mild weather. Read more here
West Michigan warnings, advisories and snowfall totals
Snow continues to fall and accumulate across West Michigan. Read more here
Record snowfall tops the list of West Michigan weather events
Record snowfall for Muskegon and Grand Rapids, Read more here
Weather impacting holiday travel
Another Winter Weather Advisory for West Michigan Saurday morning. Read more here
Christmas heat, cold and storms
Freezing rain continues with hazardous travel
The Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain continues for West Michigan. Read more here
Christmas Eve snowstorm
A Christmas Eve snowstorm tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Icy Weather for West Michigan
Soggy Christmas for West Michigan
The potential still exists for a powerful storm to impact Lower Michigan from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Read more here
Wind damage, power outages and temperature records
Wind damage, power outages and temperature records top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Christmas winter storm for West Michigan
There is potential for a powerful winter storm to affect Lower Michigan from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Read more here
Grand Rapids historical Christmas weather
West Michigan weather can range from balmy to bitter on Christmas day. With the holiday only a couple of days away I thought this would be a perfect time to review the Grand Rapids weather averages and extremes. Read more here
Freezing rain possible as Christmas approaches
West Michigan may see a round of freezing rain as Christmas approaches. Read more here
Balmy weather and a siege of arctic air
Balmy weather and a siege of arctic air top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Record heat and cold
Record heat and cold on the winter solstice. Read more here
Winter begins today with the solstice
Wikimedia
Astronomical winter begins today with the winter solstice. Read more here
Balmy weather and snow
Cold and snowy weather top the list
Cold and snowy weather top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
West Michigan weather for the final shopping weekend before Christmas
The weather will be more active but no major storms for the final shopping weekend before Christmas. Read more here
Mild weather and record cold
Muskegon buried by lake effect snow
Heat, cold and snow
Heavy rain, record heat and a snowstorm
Heavy rain, record heat and a snowstorm top the list of West Michigan weather evemts. Read more here
Lake effect snow returns to West Michigan
The Grand Rapids National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Lake Effect Snow Advisory for the lakeshore counties northwest of Grand Rapids. Read more here
Record warmth and a snowstorm
Record warmth and a snowstorm top the list of West Michigan weather events on this day in history. Read more here
Winter weather and slick roads for West Michigan
A Winter Weather Advisory for freezing drizzle and freezing rain is in effect until 11 am Sunday morning for southwest Lower Michigan. Read more here
This week in Grand Rapids Weather history
The historic blizzard or 2009 took precedence over other notable West Michigan weather events this week so here’s the weather history week in review. Read more here
Lighter snow and wind for West Michigan
Snow showers continue today but amounts will be much lighter. The wind will be lighter but still strong. Read more here
West Michigan advisories and warnings extended
The West Michigan advisories and warnings are extended until 6 AM Friday. Read more here
Blizzard warning continues for part of West Michigan
The number of counties is reduced but the blizzard warning continues for the counties mainly along US-131 and south of I-96. Read more here
Blizzard Warning for West Michigan
Snow and wind for West Michigan with a Blizzard Warning. Read more here.
West Michigan Storm Warnings Expand
The winter storm warning for parts of West Michigan has expanded as the details of the winter storm fall into place. Read more here.
Major Winter Storm for West Michigan
Now is the time to prepare for a major winter storm headed for West Michigan. Read more here.
Arctic air for one of the coldest Decembers
Arctic air and feet of snow top the list for West Michigan. Read more here.
West Michigan mid December deep freeze
I hope you’re ready; West Michigan is staying in the deep freeze with more snow for the middle of the month. Read more here
Warmest December day tops the list of West Michigan weather events
December 4th, West Michigan snowfall reports
So far the heaviest snowfall for West Michigan fell in a narrow band across Ottawa and Kent counties. Read more here.
West Michigan first snowfall, mid morning update
A foot of snow possible for parts of West Michigan. Read more here
First general snowfall plunges West Michigan into winter
There’s no easing into winter for West Michigan, our first real snowfall plunges us right into the season. Read more here
Arctic air and record warmth top the list
Dry, sunny and warm November for Grand Rapids
November goes down in the record books as warm, sunny and dry for Grand Rapids. Read more here
One of the coldest winters of the 20th century
One of the coldest winters of the 20th century tops the list of West Michigan weather. Read more here
December 2009 weather preview for Grand Rapids
December is the month when winter typically kicks into high gear for West Michigan. Read more here
Record cold end to November
Record readings and a freighter running aground
Record readings and a freighter running aground tops the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Cold and lake effect snow
Lack of snow record tied for Grand Rapids
Just before midnight Grand Rapids recorded the first flakes of snow for the season. Read more here
A tornado and record temperatures
Record heat and cold
Chilly Thanksgiving and black Friday flurries
The very cool weather will continue for Thanksgiving and beyond. Read more here.
A snowstorm and subzero temperatures
Subzero temperatures and record snow top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Thanksgiving averages, extremes and 2009
Thanksgiving is only two days away, if your holiday plans take you to or keep you in Grand Rapids here’s a look at the typical and extreme weather conditions. Read more here
Blizzard conditions top the list of West Michigan weather events
Blizzard conditions and record cold for West Michigan. Read more here
Record late warm spell tops the list
Kennedy record warmth and piles of snow
Kennedy record warmth and piles of snow top the list of West Michigan weather events. Read more here
Record heat and bitter cold for West Michigan
Record heat and bitter cold top the list. Read more here
Alaska record cold and Thanksgiving snow
Bettles, Alaska is known for cold temperatures but even they smashed some records in the last few days. Read more here
Most snow for a November day
Warm winter still looks likely for West Michigan
El Nino is still projected to play a part in our West Michigan winter by providing above average temperatures. Read more here
Record late season warmth
Winter Weather 101 - Understanding winter weather terms
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the last in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. Read more here.
Winter Weather 101 - How snow and cold may affect your health
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the sixth in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. From frostbite to hypothermia do not be caught off guard by winter cold. Being prepared will help keep you safe during the winter. Read more here
Winter Weather 101 - Preparing your home for winter emergencies
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the fifth in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. The topic for today is Preparing your home for winter emergencies Read more here
Winter Weather 101 – Winter survival kits
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the fourth in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. The topic for today is Winter Survival Kits Read more here
Snowstorm from outer space
Last week Colorado got pounded by a snowstorm. That same storm gave the Great Lakes and West Michigan heavy wind and rain. Read the story here
Winter Weather 101 - Winter Weather Safety Tips for home and car
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the third in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. The topic for today is winter weather safety tips for home and car. Read more here
Cool, cloudy and wet October for Grand Rapids
October across West Michigan was cool, cloudy and wet. Read more here
Winter Weather 101 - Cold weather and hypothermia
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the second in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. The topic for today is about Cold Weather and Hypothermia. Read more here
Winter Weather Awarenes Week in Michigan starts today.
The Grand Rapids Weather Examiner presents the first in a series from the National Weather Service (NWS) on Winter Weather Preparedness. The week of November 1 through 7 has been declared Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Read Part 1 here
November 2009 weather preview for Grand Rapids
November is typically the month where we turn the corner from fall to winter in West Michigan. Read more here.