Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Light Snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.62 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 16 Jan 4:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Portland MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm.  High near 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Breezy.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 32. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Portland MI
 42.88°N 84.9°W (Elev. 699 ft)
5:03 am EST Jan 16, 2026
5am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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