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

Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport-Gordon Newstrom Field (KGPZ)

Lat: 47.22°NLon: 93.52°WElev: 1355ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1019.9 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 3 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSW Grand Rapids MN

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow.  Steady temperature around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: -1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow after noon.  High near 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 12. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of flurries between 10am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Snow after noon. High near 18. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSW Grand Rapids MN
 47.16°N 93.55°W
4:56 am CST Jan 3, 2026
5am CST Jan 3, 2026-6pm CST Jan 9, 2026
 
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