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Unsettled Weather for Northwest, Central and Eastern U.S. Leading Up To Thanksgiving

A pre-Thanksgiving storm system will develop over the Central U.S. Tuesday then move through the East on Thanksgiving. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the south-central Plains into the lower Mississippi Valley while heavy snow is forecast for the central Rockies. Several fronts will keep the Northwest unsettled through midweek with rain, mountain snow and gusty winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Capital Region International Airport (KLAN)

Lat: 42.78°NLon: 84.6°WElev: 856ft.

Mostly Cloudy

42°F

6°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 30.25 in (1025.2 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 23 Nov 1:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Lansing MI

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 42 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    Low: 25 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 39. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow

    High: 39 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 35. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

    Low: 35 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers. High near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    High: 48 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 41 °F

  • Thanksgiving
    Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    Mostly Cloudy

    High: 49 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 39 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers between noon and 1pm, then rain and snow showers. High near 39. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after midnight. Low around 35. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Showers. High near 48. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
Lansing MI
 42.71°N 84.57°W (Elev. 856 ft)
Last Update:
1:04 pm EST Nov 23, 2020
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Nov 23, 2020-6pm EST Nov 29, 2020
 
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