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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Light Snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 2 Jan 3:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Mecosta MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 8am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.25°W (Elev. 974 ft)
Last Update:
3:06 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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