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.

Snow Freezing Fog

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids MI

Winter Storm Warning January 20, 02:55am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 20, 02:55am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers between 9am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to near 14 by 10pm, then rising to around 20 during the remainder of the night. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 17. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

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

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers between 9am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 14 by 10pm, then rising to around 20 during the remainder of the night. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. South wind 7 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 17. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. 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 70%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids MI
 42.96°N 85.67°W (Elev. 620 ft)
2:36 am EST Jan 20, 2026
2am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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