Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow Blowing Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 17 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Alto MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 11:55am until January 20, 07:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 11:55am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 11. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 30. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 11 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. South wind 9 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Alto MI
 42.91°N 85.41°W (Elev. 787 ft)
11:04 am EST Jan 19, 2026
11am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database