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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 Chill	16°F (-9°C)
Last update	21 Jan 9:53 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 01:00am until January 24, 10:00am

Winter Weather Advisory January 21, 10:16pm until January 22, 07:00pm

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Extreme Cold Watch

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory January 21, 10:16pm until January 22, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 6 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Friday Night
Low: -9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Saturday
High: 8 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: 2 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday
High: 13 °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 17 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 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly between 9pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values as low as -17. Northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9. Light and variable 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 13.

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.