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 >

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

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

Light Snow Haze

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:55 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Kent County

Early This Morning
Snow showers. New snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows 10 to 15. West winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow 100 percent.
Today
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 15 to 20. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of snow 100 percent.
Tonight
Snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows 5 to 10 above. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 3 below to 13 below zero.
Tuesday
Snow showers in the morning, then a chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation an inch or less. Highs 15 to 20. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow 80 percent. Wind chill readings as low as 1 below to 11 below zero.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers in the evening, then snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows near 10. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Wednesday
Snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. South winds 5 to 15 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. Lows near 15. Chance of snow 80 percent.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Highs 15 to 20. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Lows zero to 5 above. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Highs 5 to 10 above. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 10 below.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 5 to 10 above.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows near 5 below.
Sunday
Partly sunny in the morning then becoming mostly sunny. A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 10 to 15.



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