Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 28, 12:13am until January 28, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 28, 12:13am until January 28, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Light northeast wind.

    Low: -6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -4. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -6. Light northeast wind.
Friday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Portage MI
 42.24°N 85.56°W (Elev. 863 ft)
12:03 am EST Jan 28, 2026
12am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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