Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Mecosta MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Light north northeast wind.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Light north northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. East southeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mecosta MI
 43.57°N 85.25°W (Elev. 974 ft)
6:03 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
6pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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