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Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Branch County Memorial Airport (KOEB)

Lat: 41.93°NLon: 85.05°WElev: 955ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 15 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 9 Jan 2:36 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Athens MI

Wind Advisory until January 9, 04:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory until January 9, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 41. West northwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Athens MI
 42.09°N 85.25°W (Elev. 886 ft)
Last Update:
2:03 pm EST Jan 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Jan 9, 2026-6pm EST Jan 15, 2026
 
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