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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.79 in (1010.4 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 27 Jan 5:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 05:57am until January 27, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 05:57am until January 27, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 10am. Steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 11. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 10am. Steady temperature around 13. Wind chill values as low as -6. West northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Friday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.94°N 85.67°W (Elev. 650 ft)
Last Update:
5:51 am EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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