Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected.

Winter storm warning issued; 6-9 inches of snow expected.

The weather is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville, Ludington, and Manistee:

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning from 4 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 until 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. Heavy snow and blowing snow is expected with accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting to 40 mph. Effected counties include Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo and Muskegon.

High temperature today is expected to reach 37 degrees with a low of 15 degrees.

Friday, Feb. 5, 2021

• Variable clouds with snow showers, 1 to 3 inches during the day with another inch possible in the evening.
• High 22; low 10
• Precipitation: 54% day; 49% evening.
• Wind: W 16 mph day; W 15 mph evening.
• Humidity: 77% day; 74% evening.
• Sunrise: 7:57 a.m.; sunset: 6:01 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021

• A few snow showers scattered about the area in the morning and in the evening.
• High 14; low 5.
• Precipitation: 34% day; 40% evening.
• Wind: W 12 mph day; WNW 10 mph evening.
• Humidity: 51% day; 76% evening.
• Sunrise: 7:56 a.m.; sunset: 6:02 p.m.

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