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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Light Snow Haze

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.22 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 6:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gowen MI

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow showers between 11am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 29. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow showers between 11am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 29. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gowen MI
 43.23°N 85.32°W (Elev. 850 ft)
7:06 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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