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• Snow Sport Report: Dec. 4, 2025

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The weather pattern that brought winter to Michigan around Thanksgiving has put a smile on snow lovers' and ski resort owners' faces. This is one of the best starts to winter in a decade. Cold and snow go hand-in-hand in Michigan. Muskegon County winter sports park celebrates early heavy snow Most of the nation has experienced the turn to cold. Now that the cold air has arrived, it will stick around. I don't see any snow melting any time soon. More often than not, below-average temperatures will stick around through mid-December. This will result in the current snowpack sticking around, also providing for great snowmaking conditions for ski resorts. Speaking of snow, it's been a great start to the season, with lakeshore areas receiving the most: Season snow totals are adding up with more on the way Mother Nature will add a little bit to the snow base this weekend with a cold front Saturday morning and a weak system grazing us from the south. There's a good bet most of lower Michigan will receive 1 to 3 inches of snow by the the end of the weekend. Higher amounts of 4 to 8 inches are more likely across the Straits of Mackinac and eastern Upper Peninsula, Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app SKIERS The recent cold has been a boon to ski resorts as the snow machines have been working overtime. Above, you can see good snow where the runs of Kings Canyon and Good Knight come together at the base of the Yellow chairlift at Schuss Mountain. This will be the opening weekend for many resorts and if your favorite resort isn't open this weekend, it will welcome you the next weekend. High temperatures both days this weekend will be in the 20s across northern Michigan. Saturday will be a little warmer if you are skiing Bittersweet. Storm Team 8 Forecast SCHUSS: Perks for those season pass holders. Schuss will open the Magic Carpet and the Purple chairlift for season pass holders Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. CANNONSBURG: Next weekend will be the target day for opening day. Stay tuned. BITTERSWEET: Opening Thursday at 3 p.m. Open Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN: Open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Slopes will be closed Monday through Thursday for additional snowmaking. CABERFAE PEAKS: Open Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BOYNE MOUNTAIN: Opening Friday, Dec. 5. BOYNE HIGHLANDS: Opening Thursday, Dec. 4 from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Also open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NUBS NOB: Opening Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 7, noon to 4:30 p.m. They anticipate 12 runs will be open serviced by three chairlifts. TREE TOPS: Open this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., then closed through the following week Friday. SNOWMOBILERS I can't even recall the last time you could ride trails near Grand Rapids on opening day. Here's picture of some of my riding partners Tuesday: They rode trail 19 out of Ravenna. They said considering the time of year, the trail was in good condition with leaves coming up in some of the corners. Trails are obviously the best closer to Lake Michigan where the snowbelts are. It's early season riding, so there are a couple of things to keep in mind: One is that the ground is not frozen yet. This has led to a few incidents of sleds getting stuck and wet. Second, make sure to check groomer reports (35 alone in Lower Michigan) on your planned riding route as the pre-Thanksgiving Day storm brought down a few branches. The pattern forward looks favorable to keep the snow around. The latest eight- to 14-day temperature and precipitation outlooks have a great combo of below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter I hope you're as excited as I am about the snow and I look forward to providing additional Snow Sport Reports every Thursday through this winter. The Snow Sport Report is sponsored by Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resort.

• Season snow totals are adding up with more on the way

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As forecasted, the winter has started out with a bang: Snow chances have been persistent the last 10 days, with more on the way this week. HOW MUCH SNOW FELL SUNDAY AND MONDAY? Snow totals were very impressive from the band that set up over Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties Monday night. In fact, the single day record for Dec. 1 was broken in Muskegon. Other reports from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1: Mears: 15 inches Spring Lake: 11.5 inches Norton Shore: 8.6 inches Ludington: 8 inches Muskegon: 7.5 inches Montague: 6 inches ReportIt: Send us your photos WHAT ARE THE SEASON SNOWFALL TOTALS? Monday and Tuesday's system comes on the heels of a widespread system snow over the weekend. Muskegon currently tops the list with over 2 feet so far this season. Grand Rapids has seen just short of a foot of snow. Further inland, Lansing has been around 9 inches. IS THERE MORE SNOW ON THE WAY? There are a few systems in the 8-day forecast that may bring considerably more snow to West Michigan. Inside woodtv.com: Radar The first arrives on Saturday and looks to have relatively minor impacts. Preliminary forecasts indicate a couple of inches of fresh snow possible. Toward the middle of next week, a longer disturbance could bring system snow to West Michigan yet again. Stay with Storm Team 8 for details.

• Plows work to clear Muskegon roads after another round of snow

  MUSKEGON, Mich. (WOOD) — People in Muskegon spent Monday cleaning up from the weekend snowstorm, even after another round pelted lakeshore communities. On Monday afternoon, Bernadette Young was clearing off the end of her driveway. She is used to the routine of snow removal in Muskegon. “The plows had come through and I just want to clean it up. It's sort of hard,” Young said. Heavy snow at lakeshore continues overnight She uses a shovel and a snowblower to keep the snow from building up. “The ideal snow for me would be 2 inches, three times a week. But when it all comes at once, it does get harder, as you get older,” Young said. Snow was coming down so hard in the area that the Muskegon County Airport announced it was closing the airfield until about 8 a.m. Tuesday. Delbert Smith and his wife Dorris Smith returned home Sunday night from a trip to Mississippi. “I've been in Michigan almost all my life, so I'm kind of used to it. But when we got home last night, we were surprised to see it being the way it was because when we left, there was nothing — nothing but some leaves,” Delbert Smith said. They were not sure how much snow would be blanketing their driveway. “Some of our neighbors had been texting us and telling us it was 6 to 12 inches of snow. I didn't think it was that much, but when we got here and we saw it, yeah, it was a surprise,” Dorris Smith said. ReportIt: Send us your photos Their neighbor helped clear the driveway after the auger on their snowblower stopped turning. “We’ve been dealing with this for a long time, so we don’t look forward to it but we know how to deal with it,” Delbert Smith said. For longtime residents like Young, a few tips can make the process easier. “Just deal with it and as far as shovels go, get the smaller shovel because once you get a load on it, it does become heavy, so the smaller the shovel the better it is and just take your time,” Young said.

• Ask Ellen: Why does every snow event get so much hype?

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Snow is not uncommon in West Michigan, so one viewer wants to know why every snow event seems to trigger a storm warning or alert, compared to a few decades ago. It's an excellent question. Remember, the National Weather Service issues alerts nationwide. The NWS does not get paid more for issuing more. It is strictly tasked with protecting life and property and making weather information accessible to all people, regardless of background. Let's break down the NWS criteria for blizzard warnings, winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories. Blizzard warnings have strict guidelines and are not based on accumulation. A blizzard is defined as having 0.25-mile visibility with winds sustained or frequently gusting to 35 mph for three straight hours or more. Winter storm warnings are a bit more subjective and are impact-based. In West Michigan, we usually need 6 inches or more of snow in a short period, with moderate to significant travel impacts, for a warning to be considered. In places like Alabama, the snowfall criteria are much lower. Winter weather advisories are issued when a weather event could cause significant inconvenience. It's basically a big "heads up" from the NWS that the weather will likely impact your plans to some degree. In West Michigan, blizzard warnings are relatively rare, with the Grand Rapids NWS office issuing one or fewer each year. Winter storm warnings have been issued two to 12 times a season over the last 20 years, according to data. Winter weather advisories have been issued eight to 30 times each year over the last 20 years. WHY ALL THE HYPE? There are several reasons why storms seem like a bigger deal now than they did 20 years ago. A few decades ago, social media didn't really exist. Weather forecasting was much less accurate, too. Rapid advancements in meteorology have enabled forecasters to spot a major storm several days in advance. This often means you hear about a storm for almost a week before it even happens. In that time frame, people are now bombarded with updates about an incoming event. TV, radio, websites, YouTube, social media, the grocery store check-out line — even your smart TV lets you know in a helpful blurb at the bottom of the screen that snow is coming. This bombardment leads to accidental hype. By the time the snow has fallen, more often than not, you may be underwhelmed, wondering, "Was that it?" Perhaps the most significant factor tipping the scales is the emergence of influencers online. Storm-chasing groups and weather network pages have realized they can get paid for every click on their posts. This has led to a massive saturation of unnecessary weather content aimed at catching attention and getting clicks for quick cash. Weather data is available to all, so anyone who wants to grab a forecast map can post it. Anyone can make money off of weather content if they can make it flashy enough on Facebook and YouTube. And every time you click, you feed the beast. Here are ways to spot reliable sources: Don't trust groups that post snowfall forecasts with exact numbers more than three days out. Be wary of groups that start posting frequently about storms more than five days out. Look for groups that don't use sensationalized language. Is the person you are following a meteorologist (or have one on staff?) If not, the credibility is lower. Does the forecast match a credible one, like the National Weather Service? Our team at Storm Team 8 works very hard to deliver a scare-free, impact-based forecast that pairs our own forecasting and experience with the advisories and warnings issued by our partners at the NWS. We are trying hard not to add to the noise, but to stand out as a clear source of weather content against the barrage of weather clickbait inundating anyone online.

• Heavy snow at lakeshore continues overnight

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Heavy snow will continue in parts of West Michigan Monday night into Tuesday morning with lake-effect expected to be localized and mostly confined to the lakeshore. Inside woodtv.com: Radar A winter storm warning is in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Oceana and Mason counties until 7 a.m. Tuesday. A winter weather advisory has also been issued for Newaygo County. A strong snowband will continue after dropping 6-8.5" of new snow on parts of Ottawa and Muskegon Counties Monday. The band is expected to push north into Oceana and Mason Counties close to Midnight before migrating back south into Muskegon and Ottawa Counties closer to sunrise. The band is expected to fizzle Tuesday morning with pockets of 6 to 12 inches of snow or more warning areas. The main roads most impacted by this will be US-31 north of Holland, M-46 in Muskegon County and M-20 west of Big Rapids. Muskegon braces for another round of snow SEVERAL INCHES ALREADY ON GROUND The weekend's snowstorm brought with it a widespread 6 to 12 inches to all of West Michigan and much of the Midwest. ReportIt: Send us your photos It turned out to be the third snowiest November event in the past decade in Grand Rapids, with the Gerald R. Ford International Airport coming in with 8.3 inches of snow. Here's a look at how much a few other locations had to shovel: MID-WEEK SNOW CHANCE Beyond the Monday evening event, there don't appear to be any major systems that will impact West Michigan in the week ahead. A couple of cold fronts will slide through, generating a few inches of snow here and there. Whatever snow that falls won't melt as the cold remains entrenched across the Midwest. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest.

• Lake-effect snow continues through Sunday evening

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Heavy weekend snow has come to an end with Winter Storm Warnings expiring for most of West Michigan, and a Winter Weather Advisory for additional lake-effect snow continuing until 7 p.m. Sunday. Snow was consistent and heavy across West Michigan Saturday night into Sunday, with many in the area picking up 8 inches or more. Water content is heavy in the snowpack, making it difficult to shovel, but great for making snowmen, or snow angels. Drivers see better conditions Friday, brace for weekend storm Not all systems are created equal. Some are very hard to forecast. This weekend's storm was easier to forecast, with forecast models in agreement days in advance. Storm Team 8's forecast for this storm Confirmed snowfall reports from this storm SUNDAY TRAVEL FORECAST Widespread snow has moved out with a band of lake-effect snow still delivering fresh totals to lakeshore counties, and occasionally US-131. A winter weather advisory is in effect for 1-4" of new snow as a result through 7 p.m. Monday. Storm Team 8 Forecast The snow that has fallen will stick around for awhile as temperatures remain at or below freezing through much of the upcoming week. We'll also have several more chances to add to the snow this upcoming week as the pattern remains active. What this means is you'll want to tune to WOOD TV8 and frequently check out our website/app through the course of the upcoming week. Monday night, a lake-effect snow event is expected for communities that are usually affected by southwest winds. This includes Grand Haven, Muskegon, and Newaygo, among others.

• For the first time in 10 years, no hurricanes make landfall in US | Tracking the Tropics

  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is winding down, with just days to go until its official end. On this edition of Tracking the Tropics, our team looks back on the season, which featured 13 named storms, five of which were hurricanes. Of those five hurricanes, four were classified as major storms (Category 3 and higher). USF professor suggests new hurricane rating system | Tracking the Tropics An average season has 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes, according to NOAA. In a news release Tuesday, NOAA officials described the season as "notable for its striking contrast — wavering between periods of relative calm and bursts of intense activity, generating very powerful storms." The 2025 season was the first since 2015 with no U.S.-landfalling hurricanes, but the country was still affected by storms. "For the first time in a decade, not a single hurricane struck the U.S. this season, and that was a much needed break,” Neil Jacobs, Ph.D., under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator, said in a statement. "Still, a tropical storm caused damage and casualties in the Carolinas, distant hurricanes created rough ocean waters that caused property damage along the East Coast, and neighboring countries experienced direct hits from hurricanes." Tropical Storm Andrea, the first named storm, formed on June 23. This was the latest start to an Atlantic season since 2014. Tropical Storm Chantal was the only storm to make landfall in the U.S. It brought excessive rainfall and flooding to North Carolina. Late in the season, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa became the third most intense Atlantic hurricane on record by pressure. It meandered in the Caribbean, gathering strength before pummeling Jamaica, Hispaniola and eastern Cuba. Melissa was one of three Category 5 hurricanes this season. This was only the second season on record to see more than one Category 5 storm. The National Hurricane Center on Monday released a preliminary report looking back at its forecasts for the season. The report said there were slightly more track errors this year than in 2024, but "the long-term trend is clear—steady and substantial improvement in reducing track errors over the past three decades." The report highlighted the NHC's forecasting of rapid intensification (RI), with climatological data indicating that this year's storms were 50% harder to predict than usual. The report said that, despite this, 2025 was "one of the most skillful years of intensity forecasting for NHC." "Although RI remains one of the greatest challenges in hurricane forecasting, continued
  advancements in hurricane modeling and scientific understanding are making a noticeable
  difference—even in the most difficult cases," the report said. "While there is still work to be done, significant progress is clearly underway." The NHC also pointed to AI models as one of the factors allowing forecasters to issue more "aggressive" intensity forecasts. The report said the Google DeepMind ensemble was especially useful. "The 2025 season marked the first time that NHC incorporated AI-based models into real-time operations, and early results indicate considerable promise," the report said. The NHC is expected to release its full verification report for the 2025 season after finalizing the tropical cyclone reports for each system. “Throughout the hurricane season, and all year long, the National Weather Service works around the clock to meet our mission of saving lives, protecting property and enhancing the national economy,” Ken Graham, director of NOAA's National Weather Service, said in a statement. “I'm grateful to this talented team for their steadfast dedication to the safety of the American public.” Hurricane season ends November 30. Tracking the Tropics returns in June with weekly episodes for the 2026 hurricane season.

• Lake-effect snow continues on Thanksgiving as winds calm

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Heavy snow, strong winds, and falling temperatures will make for tricky holiday travel in West Michigan into Thanksgiving. Inside woodtv.com: Radar A winter storm warning will be in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday for Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Barry and Calhoun counties. A winter weather advisory will be in effect until 7 p.m. Thursday for Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph counties. THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING) Most of West Michigan woke up with a light dusting of snow Thursday morning. Grand Rapids saw 1.0 inches by midnight Thursday, where Muskegon saw 1.1 inches. Inside woodtv.com: Live traffic conditions This system is now purely lake-effect, which will come in batches throughout the day. While most cities will see an additional 1 to 3 inches, some locally higher totals are possible in the winter storm warning areas. Luckily, winds will be a bit quieter on Thursday. Sustained winds will remain from the west at 10 to 20 miles per hour with top gusts near the 30 miles per hour mark. This will drop wind chills into the teens for most of the day! Because of temperatures remaining near freezing, salt has been very effective on the roads. Those traveling to their Thanksgiving meal should encounter only minor impacts. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter FRIDAY A few lake-effect flurries will linger into Friday morning. Snow totals are still on track with most of West Michigan expecting to see 3 to 5 inches. Higher totals are possible along the I-94 corridor and areas near and north of Highway 10. WEEKEND Another system rolls in late Saturday morning bringing widespread snow showers through Sunday morning. From Thursday through Sunday, it is highly likely that areas west of US-131 will see an additional 6 inches or more of snow. Notice, far southwest Michigan seems to get hit the hardest with possible double digit snow totals. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest on track, timing and impacts.

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Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca (and husband Mark) welcomed their first child over the weekend, with the birth of Piper Sunny. Check out these sweet pictures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Lee continues to slowly track toward the United States. Click here for the latest on intensity and path<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday brought plenty of sunshine and calm conditions. Bill’s Blog dives into what is currently the calmest day of 2023.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEATHER WEAR<\/strong>
Rain Jacket
Umbrella<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong>
Widespread Rain Developing
Pockets of Locally Heavy Rain
HIGH:<\/strong> 67
LOW:<\/strong> 55
WINDS: SE 5-10 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNRISE<\/strong> 7:17 a.m.
SUNSET<\/strong> 7:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong> Take along the rain jacket and umbrella as you head out the door, as widespread rain will be rolling through the area today. The most concentrated rain will prevail during the morning hours, with the rain becoming more scattered in nature late in the day. Amounts will range from 0.10-0.50+ and will likely be localized. Otherwise, expect overcast skies and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY<\/strong> – WEDNESDAY<\/strong> Scattered showers continue for most of Tuesday before tapering off Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures arrive with highs in the low to mid-60s. It will be breezy as winds come from the north at 10-20 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY <\/strong> Cool and quiet conditions will prevail with more sunshine and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY <\/strong> Plenty of sunshine is on tap, with slightly warmer air returning to the area. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEEKEND WEATHER<\/strong> Sunshine will continue to dominate over the weekend, with highs in the low-mid 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong> The overall pattern remains mostly dry and warmer than “average” into the fourth week of September, with the 8 to 14 day outlook placing West Michigan in a drier and warmer-than-normal pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n