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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 2 Jan 10:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Portland MI

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland MI
 42.86°N 84.91°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
10:03 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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