Heavy Great Lakes Snow through Friday; Extreme Cold and Potential for Major Winter Storm Late Week into this Weekend

Multiple clipper systems will bring cold temperatures and enhance lake-effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures accompanied with gusty winds that may lead to dangerous wind chills beginning in the Northern Plains Thursday before expanding to the South and East. An expansive winter storm will start Friday in the Southern Rockies/Plains and Mid-South. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 42.88°NLon: 85.52°WElev: 794ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 21 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE White Cloud MI

Winter Weather Advisory until January 21, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 21, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers, mainly before 10am.  High near 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers, mainly after 3am. Steady temperature around 17. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday
Snow showers, mainly before 10am. High near 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE White Cloud MI
 43.48°N 85.62°W (Elev. 810 ft)
2:03 am EST Jan 21, 2026
2am EST Jan 21, 2026-6pm EST Jan 27, 2026
 
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