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 and Breezy

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 21 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Lowell MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 03:44pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 03:44pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • M.L.King Day

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 9 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.  High near 30. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 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 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 30. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Lowell MI
 42.93°N 85.4°W (Elev. 748 ft)
3:37 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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