Overview
- Advisories are valid Friday from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Clinton, Barry, Eaton, Ingham, Calhoun, and Jackson counties.
- Forecasters expect freezing rain with ice accumulations around one tenth to one quarter of an inch, with a brief mix of sleet or light snow possible early.
- The National Weather Service says precipitation will change to rain late morning into afternoon, with conditions improving as temperatures rise.
- A separate advisory for Charlevoix County calls for mixed precipitation with up to two inches of snow and sleet and a light glaze of ice.
- Officials warn of slippery roads and possible commute disruptions and share safety guidance urging slower speeds, route planning, and winter-ready vehicles.