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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.90 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 1 Jan 11:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
Last Update:
11:03 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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