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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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Winter storm warning issued

November 25, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter storm warning for Oceana, Mason, Newaygo and Mecosta counties beginning Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 7 a.m. until Thursday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 2 and 7 inches and winds gusting at 45-55 mph. “Visibilities may drop below 1/4…

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Silver Lake area leads the way with snow accumulation during Monday’s storm

November 11, 2025

OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids released snow accumulation totals that resulted from Monday’s winter storm, and the Silver Lake area topped the list with 10-14 inches. The early winter storm, Nov. 10 and 11, resulted in Hart, Pentwater and Ludington school districts to close Tuesday. Both Oceana and Mason counties were under winter storm warnings…

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