Snow, sleet storm delays spring weather

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Though the spring season officially started March 21, Mount Pleasant is still facing typical winter snow storms.

Walt Felver, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, said between 5 and 7 inches of overnight accumulation can be expected, a common figure for the mid-Michigan area.

“It’s generally going to be snow,” he said. “You may see a little bit of sleet mixed in with that … but I think more than anything it’s just going to be snow.”

Felver said the snow will be moderate and occasionally heavy at times overnight.

Fraser senior Cameron Hunt said he thinks the snowfall is inconvenient, and hopes it won’t affect his day-to-day activity.

“I don’t actually have classes on Wednesday,” he said. “However, I have meetings scheduled as well as my pre-graduation audit.”

Hunt was not expecting the snow storm, and said he is upset he has to put his plans of jogging outside in the sun on hold.

Director of public relations Steve Smith said the university’s snow removal crews are ready to be called upon if needed.

“I can say in general terms that whenever a storm like this is in the forecast, our crews are called in,” Smith said. “It’s Michigan so we are always ready for snow.”

Attica senior Ashley Lamphere said she knew about the approaching storm, but was still upset by its appearance.

“I just wish the snow would go away,” she said.

Felver said Michigan has been facing snow all winter, and the approaching storm should not be a big deal.

He advised drivers to slow down and allow extra time for traveling in the winter weather, and to check local media for school and business closing updates.

“A few more inches of snow isn’t going to be crippling,” he said. “Just slow down.”