Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 21 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Portage MI

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 01:00am until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 21, 10:17pm until January 22, 07:00pm
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Extreme Cold Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 21, 10:17pm until January 22, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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Point Forecast:
Portage MI
 42.2°N 85.59°W (Elev. 860 ft)
10:03 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
10pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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