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

41°F

5°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	E 9 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	1 Apr 5:53 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Portage MI

Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 55 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 69 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 70. East southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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. Low around 55. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 55. East northeast wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

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

Saturday Night

Showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.