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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

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 21 Jan 7:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Wayland MI

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

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 15. West southwest wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -15. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. 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 17.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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:
Wayland MI
 42.68°N 85.64°W (Elev. 745 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 pm EST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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