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Look up: Venus and Jupiter in conjunction next week
It will probably be cloudy here in West Michigan, but the bright planets Venus and Jupiter will undergo a close pass in the evening sky next week. → Read More
Ask Ellen: Why is freezing rain so difficult to forecast?
In the science world, a small change in the atmosphere can mean a big difference in impact. We see this all the time in other areas of life, we just don’t think about it. → Read More
Wintry mess looking likely Wednesday, Thursday across W MI
A major winter storm is tracking across the nation and it is set to hit Michigan the middle of this week. → Read More
Ice storm ends, winds increase as power outages continue
Widespread snow, sleet and freezing rain developed around West Michigan Wednesday, causing slide-offs and jackknifed semis and knocking out power, particularly in the southern tier. → Read More
Ask Ellen: Where are clear skies most likely for 2024 total solar eclipse?
We are just over a year away from the next Great American Total Solar Eclipse. It’s an incredible and awe-inspiring event but it will only visible if the weather cooperates. → Read More
Chain of SpaceX satellites visible again in West Michigan
Look up! A second chance to see the string of Starlink satellites over West Michigan is likely Monday night. → Read More
Ask Ellen: Did snow stick around longer through winter in the 60s, 70s?
This winter, there have been three relatively larger snow events followed quickly by melting. → Read More
Great Lakes see near-record low ice for time of year
January has been much warmer than usual, allowing very little ice on the Great Lakes to form yet this winter season. → Read More
Calvin January Series features talk on climate change
Calvin University’s annual January Series is back with a different speaker featured each day through Jan. 27. → Read More
Grand Rapids grabs third snowiest start to winter on record
Enough snow has fallen this winter season that 2022 will now go down as the third snowiest start to winter on record. → Read More
It’s here: Blizzard warnings go into effect as storm begins
A powerful winter storm rivaling that of the Groundhog Day blizzard of 2011 is expected to move into West Michigan late Thursday. → Read More
Powerful storm looking increasingly more likely for Christmas week
The countdown to Christmas is on, and a powerful winter storm is becoming increasingly more likely for West Michigan and the entire Great Lakes later this week. → Read More
Here comes the cold! Arctic air spills in right before Christmas
Santa Claus will be bringing more than just presents to the Midwest this week! → Read More
Storm Team 8 winter outlook: 2022-2023
Global signals are indicating West Michigan will be most likely to see a wetter than average winter this season. → Read More
Snow or no? The last 10 winters in West Michigan
Meteorologists often use averages to help compare how active or tame a winter has been, but it is rare for a season to stick close to average for everything. → Read More
Ask Ellen: When do we usually see our first decent snow?
A sharp cold front moved through West Michigan Thursday evening, dropping temps by a swift 20 degrees. → Read More
Increased waterspout potential Thursday on Lake Michigan
Cold air will come crashing into West Michigan Thursday, triggering an increased chance of waterspouts on Lake Michigan. → Read More
Much cooler air arrives for official start of fall
This year the weather in West Michigan will certainly feel like a quick flip into autumn. → Read More
Here’s when Michigan’s fall colors could peak
Day length is getting shorter and sleeves are getting a little longer! → Read More
Here’s how our weather usually falls during September
Welcome to September! While Fall officially arrives at 9:03 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22 this month unofficially rings in the new season. → Read More