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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.80 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 1 Jan 7:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 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 Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West northwest wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 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. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids MI
 43.69°N 85.48°W (Elev. 961 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 pm EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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