Lingering Winter Weather in Interior New England; Snow Squalls Developing Downwind of the Lower Great Lakes

A wintry mix will continue in interior New England through tonight as a coastal storm quickly passes to the east. Heavy snow is expected in northern Maine, with a coating of ice expected for much of interior New England. Behind this storm system, lake effect snow and snow squalls will develop from the Ohio Valley to interior New England through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Jan 5:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Mecosta MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Drizzle likely before 8am, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with drizzle between 8am and 9am, then drizzle likely after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F


    Drizzle/Freezing
    Rain Likely
    then Drizzle
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 29. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Drizzle likely before 8am, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with drizzle between 8am and 9am, then drizzle likely after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 29. North northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 20.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Mecosta MI
 43.59°N 85.19°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
5:03 am EST Jan 12, 2026
6am EST Jan 12, 2026-6pm EST Jan 18, 2026
 
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