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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Fog/Mist

50°F

10°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Alto MI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. South southeast wind around 8 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Alto MI
 42.91°N 85.41°W (Elev. 787 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 am EDT Apr 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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