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

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Light Snow Haze

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gowen MI

Winter Storm Warning until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 16. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow between 1pm and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 10 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a west northwest wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gowen MI
 43.23°N 85.32°W (Elev. 850 ft)
9:04 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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