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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 2 Jan 9:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI
 42.89°N 85.53°W (Elev. 797 ft)
Last Update:
10:03 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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