Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 01:00am until January 24, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -21. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: -5 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -24. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: -12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 9 °F

    Cold

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. Low around -5. Wind chill values as low as -21. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 2. Wind chill values as low as -24. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -12. Light west southwest wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
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Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
4:03 am EST Jan 22, 2026
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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