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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Creek Executive Airport (KBTL)

Lat: 42.31°NLon: 85.24°WElev: 925ft.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Athens MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the evening.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Athens MI
 42.14°N 85.24°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 am EST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 3, 2026-6pm EST Jan 9, 2026
 
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