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.

Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 09:45am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 09:45am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 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: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind around 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, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Portage MI
 42.22°N 85.56°W (Elev. 879 ft)
9:13 am EST Jan 19, 2026
9am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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