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Warm-up commences Sunday with some sunshine
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (158+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Warmer temperatures will arrive in West Michigan Sunday, with more to come through early this week. TODAY'Spring warmth will return as high temperatures peak near 60 degrees. Partly cloudy skies are anticipated through much of the day,…...
Ask Ellen: Can I put my snowblower away?
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (179+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Spring has officially arrived, with highs in the 40s, 50s, and 60s becoming more frequent, but does this mean it is safe to stow away the snow gear for another season? While it's impossible to know all the tricks…...
Air Zoo celebrates spring break with STEM activities
1+ week, 2+ day ago (123+ words) PORTAGE, Mich. (ABC 4) " At Air Zoo, families can celebrate spring break by participating in a variety of hands-on, STEM activities included in general admission. "I love to watch real, educational and inspirational impact happen here at the Air Zoo everyday…...
WMU celebrates construction of new geological repository
1+ week, 2+ day ago (186+ words) KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) " The Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education is moving to a new building at the Western Michigan University Business, Technology and Research Park in Kalamazoo. The groundbreaking for the facility was held Friday at its site…...
Verona Well Field outside Battle Creek declared PFAS site
1+ week, 5+ day ago (331+ words) PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) " The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team has declared the Verona Well Field Superfund site as a PFAS contamination site. The Verona Well Field near Brigden Drive was declared a superfund site by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…...
Single-digit wind chills Tuesday, areas of snow continue
1+ week, 5+ day ago (214+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Very cold conditions are expected for St. Patrick's Day in West Michigan this year, with single-digit wind chills and areas of light snow. TODAY'Mostly cloudy, areas of snowHIGH'23 (wind chills 0-10 degrees)WIND'NW-W 10 G20 mph TODAY (St. Patrick's…...
Winter returns across West Michigan: Snow, wind and cold temperatures expected
1+ week, 6+ day ago (209+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Snow showers have made a return to West Michigan with some accumulation expected Monday night into Tuesday. A winter weather advisory remains in effect for West Michigan until 11:00 a.m. Tuesday. Snow showers will be fairly light for…...
Becoming breezy, cold and snowy Monday
1+ week, 6+ day ago (191+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " Very cold air will pour into West Michigan today with falling temperatures and accumulating snow. A winter storm warning, winter weather advisory and wind advisory is in effect today for counties along and west of US…...
Sunday morning snow changes to afternoon storm threat
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (205+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " The day begins with light snow showers followed by a warm up. That warm air will trigger a chance for strong storms Sunday afternoon. A winter weather advisory is in effect for Newaygo and Oceana counties…...
Rain, snow and thunderstorms all return to the forecast this weekend
2+ week, 1+ day ago (356+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) " In the span of a week, West Michigan has seen tornadoes, hail, flooding and snow. This complex weather pattern carries into the weekend, with another system arriving Sunday. Sunday begins with a light mix of rain…...