National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 2 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 7:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Mecosta MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Light north wind.

    Low: -9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.

    High: 11 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -9. Light north wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 11.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 17.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.25°W (Elev. 974 ft)
Last Update:
8:03 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation