Weather

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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Winter storm could bring up to 9 inches of snow

November 10, 2025

A winter storm warning has been issued for Oceana and Mason counties by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Heavy lake effect snow is expected with total snow accumulation between 4 and 9 inches. The warning went into effect at 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, and continues until 4 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. “Visibility and road conditions may change…

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First snowfall of the season expected

November 8, 2025

Winter weather advisory issued for Oceana, Mason counties The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a winter weather advisory for Oceana and Mason counties beginning Saturday, Nov. 8, at 10 p.m. through Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches are expected. Plan on slippery road conditions, and slow down and use…

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Hart City Hall closes due to ‘major flooding’

September 3, 2025

HART — The City of Hart announced that city hall is closed until further notice due to “major flooding” Wednesday, Sept. 3. The City of Hart made the following post on Facebook Wednesday around 10:30 a.m.: “City hall is closed until further notice due to major flooding inside the building. Please do not attempt to come in.” Wide-spread rain showers…

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