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 >

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.77 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill2°F (-17°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Baldwin MI

Winter Storm Warning until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 11. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Temperature falling to around 9 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Baldwin MI
 43.86°N 85.85°W (Elev. 804 ft)
9:04 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
9pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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