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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport (KIRS)

Lat: 41.81°NLon: 85.44°WElev: 925ft.

Light Snow Haze

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 29 Dec 2:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Sturgis, Kirsch Municipal Airport MI

Wind Advisory December 29, 02:53pm until December 29, 07:00pm
Winter Storm Warning until December 30, 01:00am
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Wind Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
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    Wind Advisory December 29, 02:53pm until December 29, 07:00pm
    Winter Storm Warning until December 30, 01:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. Widespread blowing snow. High near 28. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Areas of blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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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:
2:31 pm EST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Dec 29, 2025-6pm EST Jan 4, 2026
 
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