Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Jan 10:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:42pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:42pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Temperature falling to around 10 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 18. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Temperature falling to around 10 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 11.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Portage MI
 42.24°N 85.56°W (Elev. 863 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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