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Wednesday system to bring rain and snow across West Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Another system is gearing up to arrive over West Michigan Tuesday night. A fast-moving system Tuesday morning brought around an inch of snow to the region. This second round will be much more widespread and long-lasting, though what type of precipitation we might get will be more variable. Inside woodtv.com: Radar ABOVE-FREEZING TEMPERATURES The biggest challenge with this system is temperature. Overnight lows are expected to hover near or slightly above freezing, opening up the door for rain, snow and everything in between. TIMING A cold front is expected to sweep through late Tuesday night, bringing snow and rain to the lakeshore around 9 p.m. Most of the area will change over to snow by early Wednesday morning. At times, dry air may win out, allowing for areas south of I-96 to miss out on some of the action. Because of this, a winter weather advisory has been issued for Oceana, Newaygo and Mecosta counties from 10 p.m. Tuesday until 4 p.m. Wednesday. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app WHO WILL SEE THE HEAVIEST SNOW? Accumulating snow is expected near and north of I-94, with higher amounts of 4 to 6 inches expected north of I-96. This snow is expected to be wet and heavy, meaning plows may have trouble clearing it in one pass. This will result in a messy and slushy Wednesday morning commute. There may be delays and cancellations for counties furthest north. Behind this system, light lake-effect may linger at the lakeshore Thursday morning. Otherwise, cooler air surges right back in for the weekend. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest. You can submit your snow photos at WOODTV.com/ReportIt.
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Magnitude 7.5 quake in northern Japan injures 23 people and triggers a tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a tsunami in Pacific coast communities, officials said. Authorities warned of possible aftershocks and an increased risk of a megaquake. The Japanese government was still assessing damages from the tsunami and late-evening quake, which struck at about 11:15 p.m. in the Pacific Ocean, around 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the coast of Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Japan’s main Honshu island. “I’ve never experienced such a big shaking,” convenience store owner Nobuo Yamada told the public broadcaster NHK in the Aomori prefecture town of Hachinohe, adding that “luckily” power lines were still operating in his area. A tsunami of up to 70 centimeters (2 feet, 4 inches) was measured in Kuji port in Iwate prefecture, just south of Aomori, and tsunami levels of up to 50 centimeters struck other coastal communities in the region, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said 23 people were injured, including one seriously. Most of them were hit by falling objects, NHK reported, adding that several people were injured in a hotel in Hachinohe and a man in Tohoku was slightly hurt when his car fell into a hole. The meteorological agency reported the quake's magnitude as 7.5, down from its earlier estimate of 7.6. It issued an alert for potential tsunami surges of up to 3 meters (10 feet) in some areas and later downgraded to an advisory. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara urged residents to go to higher ground or seek shelter until advisories were lifted. He said about 800 homes were without electricity, and that the Shinkansen bullet trains and some local lines were suspended in parts of the region. Nuclear power plants in the region were conducting safety checks, Kihara said. The Nuclear Regulation Authority said about 450 liters (118 gallons) of water spilled from a spent fuel cooling area at the Rokkasho fuel reprocessing plant in Aomori, but that its water level remained within the normal range and there was no safety concern. About 480 residents were taking shelter at the Hachinohe Air Base, and 18 defense helicopters were mobilized for a damage assessment, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said. About 200 passengers were stranded for the night at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, NHK reported. The meteorological agency issued a caution about possible aftershocks in the coming days. It said there is a slight increase in risk of a magnitude 8-level quake and possible tsunami occurring along Japan's northeastern coast from Chiba, just east of Tokyo, to Hokkaido. The agency urged residents in 182 municipalities in the area to monitor their emergency preparedness in the coming week. Satoshi Kato, a vice principal of a public high school in Hachinohe, told NHK that he was at home when the quake struck, and that glasses and bowls fell and smashed into shards on the floor. Kato said he drove to the school because it was designated an evacuation center, and on the way he encountered traffic jams and car accidents as panicked people tried to flee. Nobody had yet come to the school to take shelter, he said. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in brief comments to reporters that the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage. “We are putting people’s lives first and doing everything we can,” she said. Later, she urged residents in the region to pay attention to the latest information from local municipalities. “Please be prepared so you can immediately evacuate as soon as you feel a tremor." The quake struck about 80 kilometers (50 miles) northeast of Hachinohe, and about 50 kilometers (30 miles) below the sea surface, the meteorological agency said. It was just north of the Japanese coast that suffered the magnitude 9.0 quake and tsunami in 2011 that killed nearly 20,000 people and destroyed the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. “You need to prepare, assuming that a disaster like that could happen again," the meteorological agency's earthquake and volcano division official Satoshi Harada said.
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No change in sight: Snow and cold temperatures continue
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With an average temperature of 21.3 degrees, the first seven days of December marks the fourth coldest on record in Grand Rapids. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY SYSTEMS It doesn't happen often, but there will be two separate systems impacting West Michigan in less than 24 hours. The first round arrives Tuesday morning with the best chance of accumulating snow near and north of I-96. The system will move quickly with only a few inches expected. ReportIt: Send us your photos A break in the snow will arrive Tuesday afternoon before a secondary system slides in Tuesday night. Initially falling as snow, temperatures will warm overnight, allowing a transition over to rain. Inside woodtv.com: Radar There is expected to be a relatively sharp cutoff between snow and a wintry mix. Areas near and north of I-96 are still expected to see 4 inches of snow or more. Wednesday morning brings the best chance for accumulating snow into the week ahead. However, lingering snow chances will likely persist through the weekend. COLD HERE TO STAY Cold air continues to pour in this week, with a good chance of below-average temperatures through at least Dec. 16. Highs this weekend will remain in the teens. Temperatures may relax closer to average nearing Christmas, with highs in the low to mid 30s. Widespread melt is not anticipated, but this could lead to a more comfortable holiday for enjoyment and travel. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter Stay with Storm Team 8 for the details.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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