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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Fair

38°F

3°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.53 in (1034.8 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 28 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

East Lansing MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
East Lansing MI
 42.75°N 84.47°W (Elev. 866 ft)
Last Update:
3:03 pm EDT Mar 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Mar 28, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 3, 2026
 
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