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

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1022.9 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N East Grand Rapids MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 11:54pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 11:54pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Temperature falling to near 14 by 8pm, then rising to around 19 during the remainder of the night. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 30. South wind 9 to 13 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. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime 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 -7. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Temperature falling to near 14 by 8pm, then rising to around 19 during the remainder of the night. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 30. South wind 9 to 13 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. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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 -10.
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. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N East Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.61°W (Elev. 761 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
11pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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