Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Light Rain

46°F

8°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 12 Apr 2:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Gowen MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 72. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely.  Low around 58. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 61. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am.  Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 42. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 72. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely. Low around 58. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 61. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Gowen MI
 43.23°N 85.32°W (Elev. 850 ft)
3:06 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
3am EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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