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Winter storm could produce up to a foot of snow

December 1, 2025

‘Travel could be very difficult to impossible.’ Oceana, Mason and Muskegon counties are under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. The warning is in effect from noon Monday, Dec. 1, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches predicted for Oceana and…

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Winter storm watch issued

November 30, 2025

Oceana, Muskegon and Ottawa counties are under a winter storm watch from Monday afternoon, Dec. 1, through Tuesday morning, Dec. 2. Heavy snow is forecasted with total snow accumulations of 6 or more inches possible — with very localized heavy amounts possible. The area is still under a winter weather advisory until Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. “Roads, and…

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Winter weather advisory issued

November 30, 2025

Several lakeshore counties, including Oceana and Mason, are under a winter weather advisory until 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30. Periods of snow showers with additional snow accumulations of 1-4 inches with locally higher amounts are expected. “Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous,” states the National Weather Service. “During lake effect snow, the weather can…

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Winter storm could produce 7-10 inches of snow

November 29, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — Oceana County is under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service until Sunday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. Heavy snow is expected with total snow accumulations between 7 and 10 inches. Visibilities may drop to below a ¼ mile due to falling and blowing snow. Other counties in the storm warning include: Muskegon, Newaygo,…

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With your help, we can keep local news alive

November 27, 2025

Dear MCP/OCP reader, As we near what has become known as Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 29, please keep in mind that Mason County Press/Oceana County Press is also a small, locally owned business, which needs your support. A small investment from you will help us to continue the services we currently provide, and will allow us to cover even…

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