Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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 S 3 mph
Barometer 29.70 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 9:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 31. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 31. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 7 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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 22.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
9:07 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
9pm EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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