Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Alma, Gratiot Community Airport (KAMN)

Lat: 43.32°NLon: 84.69°WElev: 751ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-6°F (-21°C)
Last update 15 Jan 4:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Six Lakes MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers between 2am and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 31. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -5. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers between 2am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. High near 31. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Six Lakes MI
 43.35°N 85.18°W (Elev. 945 ft)
5:03 am EST Jan 15, 2026
5am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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