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 Fog/Mist

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:20pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:20pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 11 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 17. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 4pm. Temperature falling to around 11 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 17. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
10:07 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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