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

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow Haze

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.65 in
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 04:25am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 04:25am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 4pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a west wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 10am and 4pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a west wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -12. 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 9. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
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 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
4:12 am EST Jan 19, 2026
4am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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