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

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow Haze

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 26. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.

    Low: -3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 26. South southeast wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
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 -10.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
12:03 am EST Jan 20, 2026
12am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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