Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

24°F

-4°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	0.75 mi
Wind Chill	15°F (-9°C)
Last update	21 Jan 11:53 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Extreme Cold Watch January 23, 01:00am until January 24, 10:00am

Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 12:46am until January 22, 07:00pm

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Extreme Cold Watch

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory January 22, 12:46am until January 22, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Thu
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 16 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 21 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 0 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 5 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Friday Night
Low: -10 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
Saturday
High: 8 °F
Cold
Saturday Night
Low: 0 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday
High: 12 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers, mainly before 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. West northwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -14. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values as low as -18. West northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Friday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Light and variable wind.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

Monday

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.