Ty Shesky
FOX 17
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
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Rain transitions to snow, roads slick this weekend in some spots
WEST MICHIGAN -- Though midweek temperatures were mild and the snow is melting away in most areas, we are about to get a fresh coating to perhaps a few inches of snow for the area as we head into the weekend. There is a broad area of low pressure moving towards us tonight and tomorrow, and eventually past us (to the east) by Saturday. As this low continues to trek through the area, it will… → Read More
Temps to plummet, lake-effect snow develops heading into Christmas
Unseasonably mild Wednesday, then cold with snow showers → Read More
Snow lacking so far this season
WEST MICHIGAN -- It seems like winter is running late this year across the FOX 17 viewing area. Although the season hasn't officially started (Astronomical Winter starts on December 21), Meteorological Winter began on December 1 and we usually get some appreciable snow in November as well. That hasn't been the case this year. Fall snowfall was virtually absent in Grand Rapids. As the above… → Read More
High Wind Watch issued for second part of the weekend
Decent weather Saturday, but very windy and damp on Sunday → Read More
Election Day Forecast: Sunny, warmer, and pleasant
WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Ty Shesky: The warming trend we have been discussing for days starts to ramp up day! We reach the upper 50s to near 60 degrees and continue in the 60s the remainder of the week. In fact, we could be flirting with record high temperatures by the weekend in the upper 60s to around 70. Sunshine will be in control right on through the coming… → Read More
Halloween still looks like a treat this year
WEST MICHIGAN — We continue to monitor weather conditions as we approach Halloween, and it still looks like the kids will get to enjoy pretty decent weather for trick-or-treat time this year. And it's about time, too! As stated in a previous article by Chief Meteorologist Kevin Craig, the weather has been less than ideal in recent years. Here is a look at Future Track forecast high temperatures… → Read More
Tonight's Forecast: A strong cold front leads us into November
Staying mild this evening, then temperatures plummet overnight → Read More
Winter outlook: Temperatures around average, but quite snowy
WEST MICHIGAN — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just came out with its winter outlook for the United States. This outlook is for the months of December, January, and February of 2020-21. Although temperatures and precipitation will vary widely as compared to normal (or average) across the U.S., there are at least a couple of conclusions that can be drawn for how the… → Read More
Warm first weekend of autumn, but Lake Michigan could be dangerous
WEST MICHIGAN — The first weekend of fall might feel a bit more like summer with above average temperatures (highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s) in the forecast. That could bring a crowd of people to Lake Michigan one last time before the cooler weather sets in next week, but take caution if you do decide to make that trip. After a day with relatively light winds on Friday, south winds will… → Read More
Coldest air of the season arriving in time for the weekend
WEST MICHIGAN — The last official weekend of summer will feel a lot more like fall across the area. After seeing highs in the mid to upper 70s on Wednesday, afternoon highs will struggle to get into the lower 60s on Friday and Saturday. The reason for the cooler temperatures is a strong cold front that is basically halfway through the area as of this writing. A second front north of Lake… → Read More
Severe thunderstorms possible later this week
WEST MICHIGAN — Hot and humid weather for the middle of the week could provide the fuel needed for some active thunderstorms by Thursday and Friday. We just need some type of forcing (from a warm front, cold front, or some other boundary) to help trigger these thunderstorms. On Wednesday morning, we might have that forcing available as a warm front trudges through the area during the morning… → Read More
Water temps are very cold for parts of the Lake Michigan shore
WEST MICHIGAN -- Anyone trying to swim in Lake Michigan lately may wonder what is happening to our water temperatures there. After being in the relatively comfortable 70s this time last week, water temperatures are now in the lower to middle 60s along most of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Some areas are even reporting water temperatures as low as the lower 50s! Here is a look at some water… → Read More
Severe weather threat continues tomorrow
WEST MICHIGAN -- After a fairly active late Tuesday afternoon and evening, the severe weather potential only increases for Wednesday. A cold front combined with a vigorous upper level disturbance will push through the area during the afternoon, giving us another round of scattered thunderstorms. The remnants of what was once Tropical Storm Cristobal will move across Lake Superior and into Canada… → Read More
Remnants of Cristobal to impact West Michigan starting tomorrow night
WEST MICHIGAN — The leftovers of what was once Tropical Storm Cristobal in the Gulf of Mexico are steadily working their way up the Mississippi River valley and towards the Great Lakes region. The circulation will move over central Wisconsin and into the western U.P. through Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning. This particular track will put the FOX 17 viewing area on the eastern side of… → Read More
Still waiting on our first 80 degree day in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The first 80 degree day of the season still eludes us in Grand Rapids. This is a little bit unusual as we normally hit 80° or better sometime in late April or early May. It has happened as early as mid-March, and as late as mid-June in the past. Some areas did hit 80°+ today. It actually happened along parts of the lakeshore where winds were generally out of the… → Read More
Tonight's forecast: Scattered showers/storms, generally light rain totals
WEST MICHIGAN — The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Ty Shesky: A disturbance moving through the lower Great Lakes region tonight into tomorrow morning will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the area. Although a few isolated heavier downpours are possible, the rain will not be widespread or heavy enough to make a significant contribution to ongoing flooding concerns. Although an… → Read More
Freeze Warning for most of West Michigan Friday night
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Freeze Warning for late Friday night through Saturday morning for most of West Michigan. → Read More
Daily rainfall records broken in West Michigan
April rainfall totals caught up to average and then some last night and today across West Michigan. → Read More
Tonight's forecast: Showers diminish, not as cool tomorrow
The forecast from FOX 17 Meteorologist Ty Shesky: Showers will diminish tonight as a trough of low pressure moves away from the area. Tomorrow we'll be in-between weather systems with weak high pressure in control, but low clouds will likely stick around. Another trough of low pressure brings showers to the area on Saturday, especially from I-96 southward. Sunday looks like a better day as that… → Read More
Cold April temperatures continue
As we head into late April, it usually feels a lot more like spring than this over the FOX 17 viewing area. The long-term average high for this date is now 61 in Grand Rapids, with our average low at 40. Instead, we began this morning with a chilly 24 degree start. That was good enough to tie a record low temperature for the date: It's just another benchmark in what has been a cool April here in… → Read More