Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72° N Lon: 85.5° W Elev: 991 ft.

Overcast

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed S 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 24 Feb 9:55 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Mecosta County

Early This Morning
Partly cloudy. Lows 5 to 10 above. Light winds.
Today
Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation an inch or less. Lows around 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows near 10. West winds around 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 30s. Light winds becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 30s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 15.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the mid 20s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 10.
Monday
Mostly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s.



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253 AM EST Tue Feb 24 2026
 
 

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