GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – West Michigan’s winter began with an arctic storm. After last week’s winter weather disrupted commuting and everyday life, we’re now in for another round of snow.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Rapids issued winter storm warnings for many western Michigan counties beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday night. These warnings are set to last until 7pm on Thursday.

With freezing temperatures in the Great Lakes region, lake-effect snow showers are common near and west of US-131. The most persistent bands will continue to bring moderate to heavy snowfall, which will have local impacts on travel.

The lake effect will continue through Thursday morning, with lakeshore counties experiencing the greatest snow cover. Conditions will eventually improve Thursday afternoon as lake effect snow conditions ease. The last of the lake effect snow is expected to end Thursday evening.

As of 9:30 p.m., many schools announced closures for Thursday. Some of the schools that will be closed include:

• Allegan Public Schools
• Allendale Public Schools
• Black River Public School
• Coopersville Public Schools
• Fennville Public Schools
• Fruitport Community Schools
• Grand Haven Area Public Schools
• Hart public schools
• Public schools in Holland
• Mona Shores Public Schools
• Montague Area Public Schools
• Muskegon Area ISD
• Muskegon Public Schools
• North Muskegon Public Schools
• Oakridge Public Schools
• Orchard View Schools
• Public schools in Ravenna
• Reeths-Puffer Schools
• Spring Lake Public Schools
• Walkerville Public Schools
• Whitehall School District
• Public schools in Zeeland

If your school is not listed here, you can view our full, current list of closures at wzzm13.com/closings.