Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill-10°F (-23°C)
Last update 19 Jan 7:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 08:22pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 08:22pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 9 by 8pm, then rising to around 21 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a temperature falling to near 9 by 8pm, then rising to around 21 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Portage MI
 42.22°N 85.56°W (Elev. 879 ft)
8:04 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
8pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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