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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow Blowing Snow

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles WNW Howard City MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 12:12pm until January 27, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 12:12pm until January 27, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.

    High: 13 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -5. West northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 13.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles WNW Howard City MI
 43.46°N 85.59°W (Elev. 883 ft)
Last Update:
12:03 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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