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• Post-Thanksgiving winter storm headed to West Michigan

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A strong, sweeping system is set to deliver impactful snow to much of the Great Lakes this weekend, including in West Michigan. A winter storm watch has been issued for all of West Michigan, set to run from Saturday into Sunday. The potential is the same for just about everywhere: 3-6 inches or more of snow. The cross-country system will be intensifying over the Plains through the day Friday. After a quiet Friday in West Michigan, snow will begin to approach Saturday afternoon. From Saturday evening through Sunday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy snow is anticipated. It will be fluffy in nature at the onset, before turning heavier into Sunday morning. Travel during this storm will be difficult. Snow will gradually taper off through late Sunday morning, and travel conditions will improve thereafter. This system is different from the one that rolled through earlier this week: unlike the localized nature of lake-effect, this storm will bring a large sweep of snow to all communities. There are a few places where the snow could be heaviest and that is currently favored for the majority of the area. The entirety of West Michigan is likely to receive at least 3-6 inches. There is a signal for a heavier axis to set up south of a line from Muskegon to Rockford, where 4-8 inches (or even a bit more) is likely. While tweaks in the forecast remain possible, there is high confidence in an impactful snowfall that will make for dangerous driving conditions from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. The snow that falls is likely to stick, as temperatures remain below freezing through much of the upcoming week. While mostly quiet, a few rounds of light snow are possible later next week.

• 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.

• Northern lights illuminate skies across West Michigan

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The northern lights shone bright across West Michigan Wednesday night. ReportIt: Send us your photos Below is just a small collection of the hundreds of photos sent in from viewers around West Michigan. Sightings started around 7:30 p.m., mainly via cellphone cameras. Through the evening, the lights have become gradually brighter, with some hues of green and pink being seen in Mecosta county. The aurora is expected to brighten at times into late evening, with viewing possible through at least midnight. The lights often arrive in waves, meaning some moments will appear brighter or more vibrant than others. Using a cellphone camera is typically the best way to see the lights, until they become visible enough to see with the naked eye. Rural areas with low amounts of light pollution are always the best places to view and the first to see the lights on the horizon. The sightings mark the second night the aurora has been active, though clouds prevented a view across much of West Michigan Tuesday night.

• Tropics quiet in final weeks of hurricane season | Tracking the Tropics

  TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The tropics are quiet with just over two weeks remaining in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. No tropical cyclone activity is expected in the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane season officially ends November 30.

• Storm Team 8 winter outlook: 2025-2026

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Winter outlooks can provide a helpful upper hand when entering into snow season. This year, Storm Team 8 has identified several key forecast drivers and a big wildcard that will impact our winter ahead. WHAT ARE THE MAIN DRIVERS THIS WINTER? A weak La Niña to start the winter Teleconnection signals in the Gulf of Alaska Siberian snowpack and polar vortex activity A weak La Niña is in place as we enter our winter season. It is worth noting that La Niña conditions are only expected to persist into the early part of this winter. This official forecast indicates a good chance that La Niña will fade by January, with neutral conditions favored from January through March. Past La Niña years have delivered a wide range of snow totals for West Michigan. In fact, the last five La Niña winters have seen snow totals between 59 inches and 110 inches. Without solid guidance of snow totals linked to weak La Niñas, other variables must be considered. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter WEAK LA NINAS LINKED TO COLD DECEMBERS Storm Team 8 has higher certainty on what will happen in December. Decembers with weak La Niñas in the past have typically delivered much colder and snowier conditions. Ten of the 11 weak La Niña Decembers on record for Grand Rapids ended up much colder than average, including our second and third coldest Decembers on record. In addition to cold, snow is more likely to be robust this December. A weak La Niña was in place for two of our record snowiest Decembers. In total, seven of the 11 years came in snowier than average. Even the Decembers that did not see record snowfall saw a lot of snow. Several years clocked more than half the season snowfall falling in the month of December. Storm Team 8 Forecast LAKE-EFFECT ACTIVITY La Niña isn't the only link to winter in West Michigan. Siberian snowpack is stacking up slightly above average for this time of year. That can tend to favor a wobbly polar vortex, increasing the chances of more deep-cold hits early in the winter. Early indications suggest a good chance for active lake-effect this year. Over the last three years, the lake-effect snow has accounted for the majority of season snowfall. Similar past winters to our expected upcoming season suggest a more even mix between lake-effect snow and system snow. JANUARY-FEBRUARY WILDCARD Neutral conditions are favored (55% chance) to return January through February, opening the door for a multitude of secondary steering variables to take control of West Michigan's winter. These secondary factors will likely jockey for position over the months of January, February and March. Factors like the Madden-Julian Oscillation, the North Atlantic Oscillation, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation and pools of warm and cool water off the Gulf of Alaska and the East Coast will be key during this time frame. These teleconnections and links to our jet stream only last for days to weeks at a time, meaning there will likely be no clear, consistent trends through the second half of winter. ENSO neutral conditions are linked to helping winter end on time; however, there is a lower chance of snowflakes lingering into April or May. TAKEAWAYS No two winters are ever the same, especially in West Michigan. Winter outlooks can help shed light on trends by examining past years and established scientific linkages. Winter outlooks are based on more than a dozen variables worldwide. Changes in just one variable can have an impact on our winter here in West Michigan. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app This upcoming winter is expected to start cold and snowy, with active lake-effect conditions in December and a good chance of heavy snow systems in January and February. This winter is expected to wrap up on time with near-average snow for the season and above-average snow in the month of December. Keep in mind that Grand Rapids typically averages 78 inches each winter season. Storm Team 8 will always strive to be the most balanced and accurate source for snow and safety information in the winter ahead. Stay with us this season to stay ahead of each storm.

• Lake-effect snow to produce several inches Monday

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Heavy to moderate lake-effect snow is poised to impact parts of the lakeshore in an early-season round of winter weather through early Tuesday morning. Inside woodtv.com: Radar WINTER STORM WARNING A winter storm warning remains in effect for Berrien County until 1 a.m. Tuesday and Oceana county until 4 a.m. Tuesday. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren County until 4 a.m. Tuesday and for Cass County until 1 a.m. Tuesday. SNOW TOTALS SO FAR Snow totals have been quite variable across West Michigan thus far. Most of the heavier snow bands have targeted off the south in northwest Indiana. Radar estimates indicate southern Berrien county seeing between 8 and 12 inches so far. SNOW BUILDS BACK IN After a break in the snow late Monday morning, lake-effect bands will reorient back toward West Michigan this afternoon. Several waves of moderate to heavy snow are likely west of US-131 first developing around Hart and Muskegon. They will likely hug the lakeshore into the early evening before the final push inland as the lake effect winds down by daybreak Tuesday. The highest totals are expected along the lakeshore, especially in Oceana and Berrien counties were 5 to 7 inches or more are possible. The Monday evening commute is expected to be a slippery one, especially along portions of I-94 and I-196. Sign up for the Storm Team 8 daily forecast newsletter Areas east of US-131 should expect a light dusting at most. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app Any snow will have some trouble sticking around. Temperatures rise to above freezing by Tuesday afternoon with 40s returning by the end of the week. This system is the only notable snow chance over the next 7 to 10 days. Warmer air will keep any precipitation solely as rain. You can submit your snow photos at WOODTV.com/ReportIt.

• Right on time: First snow expected in West Michigan

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — As temperatures cool down, some snowflakes may be falling across West Michigan early next week. SNOWY SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY Though Saturday will pose a dry start to the day, the season's first snow is expected to begin overnight. With temperatures above freezing initially, the system will begin as rain. As temperatures drop below freezing, rain will transition over to snow. The system snow will not bring widespread impacts as most of the area will see an inch or less of snow. Locally higher totals will be possible in portions of Kalamazoo, Calhoun and Barry counties. Even so, those communities will likely not exceed 2 inches. SUNDAY AND MONDAY LAKE-EFFECT As a breezy wind kicks in from the west Sunday afternoon, lake-effect snow begins. This may linger as late as Tuesday morning. Due to the northerly wind, any additional snow is expected to target northwest Indiana. However, Oceana, Muskegon and Berrien counties may see a few more inches in the most robust bands. One thing is for certain: The snow will not stick around long. Temperatures will rebound to the 40s by Wednesday, favoring a quick melt. WHEN DOES OUR FIRST SNOW TYPICALLY HAPPEN? Typically, West Michigan see its first snowflakes in late October, the first measurable snow in early November and the first inch of snow in mid to late November. Last year, Grand Rapids held off on seeing measurable snow until Nov. 21. Stay with Storm Team 8 this weekend as the system continues to develop.

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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