Many school districts have closed Thursday, Jan. 23, as snowfall continues - particularly along the lakeshore - in a weeklong winter storm.

While the snow eased up for much of West Michigan Wednesday, a few more inches in lakeshore counties led some districts to cancel school again for Thursday.

Heavy snow in spots, with blowing and drifting snow and dangerous travel possible. Get the latest details from the FOX 17 Weather team.

Impressive amounts of snow have fallen since Sunday leaving portions of West Michigan under over a foot of snowfall.

Amid a flurry of crashes in West Michigan, at least two SUVs for Michigan State Police parked at the site of crashes were hit by another vehicle.

With just days left before the coldest air in years arrives in West Michigan, organizers of Muskegon's Little Free Sled Library are urging families to hit the hills.

Snow will continue into the overnight hours before winds bring in more lake-effect snow Thursday morning on a northwesterly wind.

Our community is dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty that surrounds us. The thought of this pollution creeping into our beloved rivers and lakes is alarming.

EST the National Weather Service issued an updated winter storm warning in effect until Thursday at 10 a.m. EST for Mason, Lake, Oceana, Newaygo, Muskegon and Ottawa counties.

After a back and forth first half, the Norsemen shot out of a cannon in the third quarter thanks to its offensive and defensive playmaking. North Muskegon defeated the Oakridge Eagles, 70-48, in a West Michigan Conference boys basketball game on Tuesday,

With widespread school closings in West Michigan this week, some districts have now seen a half dozen or more snow days this school year.

Motorists should be prepared for slippery roads and rapid changes in visibility and road conditions due to lake effect snow, the weather service said.