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

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport (KGRR)

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed W 15 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 05:30am until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 05:30am until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 9am. Temperature rising to near 15 by 11am, then falling to around 10 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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.  Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Low around 10. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 16. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 9am. Temperature rising to near 15 by 11am, then falling to around 10 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -8. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 16. Wind chill values as low as -8. West southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 10. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI
 42.87°N 85.53°W (Elev. 797 ft)
5:05 am EST Jan 19, 2026
5am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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