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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ionia County Airport (KY70)

Lat: 42.94°NLon: 85.06°WElev: 818ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Mar 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Palo MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of freezing rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A slight chance of freezing rain after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers, snow showers, and sleet between 11am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Palo MI
 43.1°N 85°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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