Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13° N Lon: 85.68° W Elev: 775 ft.

Light Snow Haze

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed W 2 mph
Barometer 30.23 in
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 7:15 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Kent County

Today
Mostly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow showers in the morning. Highs 15 to 20. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Wind chill readings as low as minus 21 in the morning.
Tonight
Snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows 10 to 15. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 20 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs around 30. South winds 5 to 15 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows near 15. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Snow accumulation an inch or less. Highs around 20. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Lows near zero. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 5 to 10 above.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 10 below.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 5 to 10 above.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near zero.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs near 15.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows zero to 5 above.
Monday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 15 to 20.



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723 AM EST Tue Jan 20 2026
 
 

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