GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (WOOD) — We’ve had a cold begin to 2025 in West Michigan and that may proceed ahead via the prolonged forecast, which is encouraging for build up ice, not simply on native ponds, but in addition Lake Michigan.
As of Tuesday, roughly 7% of the Nice Lakes had ice protection with 4% of Lake Michigan having a frozen floor. The ice protection has ticked upward in latest days, however nonetheless trails behind the long-term averages for every of the Nice Lakes.
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Daytime highs are unlikely to crack 30° in Grand Rapids over the 8 Day Forecast and we’ll even have some chilly nighttime lows, primarily within the teenagers.
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Do not forget that whereas ice thickness is rising, use an abundance of warning earlier than venturing out for ice fishing, hockey, or different actions. Stick with Storm Group 8 for updates.