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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southwest Michigan Regional Airport (KBEH)

Lat: 42.13°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 1 Jan 6:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW Dowagiac MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Cloudy, with a high near 26. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light west northwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNW Dowagiac MI
 42.07°N 86.16°W (Elev. 771 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 pm EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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