Every winter is different in West Michigan — sometimes shockingly so. Still, a look at the records shows that typically Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Muskegon see their first dusting around Nov. 8. Usually, the first inch of snow falls around Nov. 20.

Michigan's first snowstorm of the season is expected to bring up to 5 inches of snow, with the heaviest snowfall in West and Northern Michigan.

West Michigan's first snowfall of the season may bring slippery roads and nasty conditions Thursday morning. FOX 17's Kara James tracks the system as it moves in.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — West Michigan’s first snowfall is on the way, at least for some, with accumulation possible.

Much of Michigan could see the first accumulating snow of the season, according to the National Weather Service forecast.