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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow

-2°F

-19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 20 Jan 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 16 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 27. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. 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 12. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -13. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 16 by 5am. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 27. South southeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport MI
 43.71°N 85.51°W (Elev. 951 ft)
7:21 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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