Heavy Snow and Disruptive Ice in the Upper Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

A late season winter storm will produce a combination of heavy snow and disruptive ice starting this evening in the Northern Plains and moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes by tonight continuing through Thursday. Severe thunderstorms will likely produce severe wind gusts, large hail, a few tornadoes, and heavy rainfall across the southern and central Plains today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (KAZO)

Lat: 42.23°NLon: 85.55°WElev: 863ft.

Overcast

40°F

4°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	NE 12 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.14 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	33°F (1°C)
Last update	1 Apr 6:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Today
High: 48 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 70 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. East northeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Tonight

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 71. East southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 56. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Showers. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Monday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.