Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Drizzle Fog/Mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.52 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Sears MI

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 34. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain showers before 4pm, then snow showers likely.  High near 42. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 34. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain showers before 4pm, then snow showers likely. High near 42. East southeast wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Sears MI
 43.93°N 85.16°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
11:03 am EST Feb 18, 2026
11am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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