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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlotte, Fitch H Beach Airport (KFPK)

Lat: 42.57°NLon: 84.81°WElev: 889ft.

Light Snow

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 20 Jan 7:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Potterville MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to near 10 by 10pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 10 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: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.

    High: 5 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to near 10 by 10pm, then rising to around 18 during the remainder of the night. Wind chill values as low as -3. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 7.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 13.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Potterville MI
 42.68°N 84.81°W (Elev. 899 ft)
7:21 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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