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

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Mecosta MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:42pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 18, 11:42pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Temperature rising to near 15 by noon, then falling to around 9 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. West southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Temperature rising to near 15 by noon, then falling to around 9 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values as low as -9. Blustery, with a west wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -11. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Snow showers. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.25°W (Elev. 974 ft)
11:03 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
11pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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