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Great Lakes Snow through Friday; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper storm will drop south from Canada today bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains this afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS)

Lat: 41.81°NLon: 85.44°WElev: 925ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 15 Jan 1:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Low around 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Low around 17. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 34. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 13.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport MI
 41.82°N 85.54°W (Elev. 843 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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