Accumulating snow, generally 1 to 3 inches, along with very cold temperatures and gusty winds, will create hazardous travel conditions across West Michigan.… MORE
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Updated Power Restoration Times
Via Fox 17: More than 152,000 Consumers Energy customers across West Michigan are still without power Friday, according to the consumers energy outage map. Consumers Energy says a majority of affected customers are expected to have their service restored by late Sunday but the hardest hit areas may not have power until Monday. Check the updated…… MORE
Nearly 40,000 Without Power Across Michigan
Nearly 40,000 residents are without power as of 6am today, many of those are in West Michigan. To check the restoration times and outage map from Consumer’s Energy: TAP HERE… MORE
Icy Conditions On Your Wednesday Commute
An icy morning is greeting West Michigan as roadways are very slick in spots. Get updated closing info from Fox 17: TAP HERE… MORE
Consumers: All Clear To Turn Up Thermostats
After requesting that natural gas customers in Michigan turn down their thermostats, Consumers Energy now says you’re in the clear to turn up the heat. The request was initially made on Wednesday night when Governor Whitmer held a press conference and then authorized the activation of the state’s EAS system to push out the message…… MORE
You Could Be Snowplowing Illegally
Did you know that if you’re shoveling or snow-blowing any snow into the roads you’re breaking the law? Officials in West Michigan want to remind everyone that if you’re doing this, you’re breaking the law. This can be an hazard to the public and to our plow drivers. Michigan Vehicle Code 257.677a prohibits depositing snow…… MORE
Dangerous Cold Continues for West Michigan
From the National Weather Service: Dangerous travel will persist across much of West Michigan throughout the day. Expect snow showers with rapid changes to visibility (near zero at times), intense bursts of snow, gusty winds, and snow covered roads. Temperatures will be life-threatening to those caught outside, with wind chills tonight through Thursday morning between…… MORE
MI Governor: Turn Down Thermostats
Due to a fire at a Consumers Energy natural gas compressor station earlier in Macomb County, the governor has asked residents across the state to turn down their thermostats tonight. Governor Whitmer has asked that residents turn down thermostats to 65° while at home.… MORE
Why Don’t Some Counties Plow At Night?
The weather we’ve been seeing over the past couple of days is nearly unprecedented. With that, many have realized that not all counties plow throughout the night. The reason ultimately comes down to $$$. Many counties have limited resources and would rather their drivers be on the roads during the highest traffic periods. The Allegan…… MORE
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Grand Rapids MI forecast… MORE
