Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Light Snow

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 14 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1006.8 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 16 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Rapids, Gerald R. Ford International Airport MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 12:57am until January 17, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 16, 12:57am until January 17, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers.  High near 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 22. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 25. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers.  High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Blustery.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 25. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10. Blustery.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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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)
12:04 am EST Jan 16, 2026
12am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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