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

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Light Snow Haze

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Sparta MI

Winter Storm Warning January 18, 11:43pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 18, 11:43pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Temperature rising to near 14 by noon, then falling to around 9 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a west northwest 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: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 8am. Temperature rising to near 14 by noon, then falling to around 9 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -10. Blustery, with a west northwest 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 likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -10. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Sparta MI
 43.12°N 85.77°W (Elev. 912 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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