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

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 20 Jan 1:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Bailey MI

Winter Storm Warning January 20, 01:51am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 20, 01:51am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers between 10am and noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 28. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 15. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers between 10am and noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 28. South wind 9 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 15. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. 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 -1. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.
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 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
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 4.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Bailey MI
 43.25°N 85.82°W (Elev. 899 ft)
1:06 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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