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Scattered lake-effect snow flurries are expected today, with a few peeks of sunshine possible along the US-127 corridor. Highs will be in the upper 20s with northwest winds around 10 MPH. [1/3]
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Scattered lake-effect snow flurries are expected today, with a few peeks of sunshine possible along the US-127 corridor. Highs will be in the upper 20s with northwest winds around 10 MPH. [1/3]
Partly Cloudy skies today with forecast high temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Partly Cloudy skies today with forecast high temperatures in the lower to middle 40s.
Partly to mostly cloudy today with a low chance for a few isolated showers, especially across our northwest zones. Highs today will be in the mid and upper 60s to the low 70s. Watch for the possibility of some locally dense fog this morning, especially near the state line.
October 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Partly to mostly cloudy today with a low chance for a few isolated showers, especially across our northwest zones. Highs today will be in the mid and upper 60s to the low 70s. Watch for the possibility of some locally dense fog this morning, especially near the state line.
Partly to mostly cloudy skies and breezy today with southwest winds of 10-20 MPH gusting to around 30 MPH. Highs today will be in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Waves of scattered showers move in this afternoon and evening.
October 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Partly to mostly cloudy skies and breezy today with southwest winds of 10-20 MPH gusting to around 30 MPH. Highs today will be in the mid 50s to the mid 60s. Waves of scattered showers move in this afternoon and evening.
Sunny and fall-like today with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
October 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Sunny and fall-like today with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Cold front moves in this morning pushing rain showers slowly southeast through the day. Highest temperatures today will come this morning for areas south of I-96 approaching 70 before temps fall with the cold front as the day progresses.
October 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Cold front moves in this morning pushing rain showers slowly southeast through the day. Highest temperatures today will come this morning for areas south of I-96 approaching 70 before temps fall with the cold front as the day progresses.
Radar around 6 PM this evening shows stronger storms moving east across Lake Michigan, capable of gusty winds, small hail, and possible waterspouts. We are watching for gusty wind/small hail potential as these storms move onshore over the next hour or two.
October 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Radar around 6 PM this evening shows stronger storms moving east across Lake Michigan, capable of gusty winds, small hail, and possible waterspouts. We are watching for gusty wind/small hail potential as these storms move onshore over the next hour or two.
BREAKING: For the first time in more than 12 years, the National Weather Service has upgraded a Tornado Damage survey to the maximum rating; EF-5!
This rating has been given to the June 20th, 2025, Enderlin, ND, tornado, which is now estimated to have packed maximum wind speeds of over 210 MPH!
This rating has been given to the June 20th, 2025, Enderlin, ND, tornado, which is now estimated to have packed maximum wind speeds of over 210 MPH!
October 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
BREAKING: For the first time in more than 12 years, the National Weather Service has upgraded a Tornado Damage survey to the maximum rating; EF-5!
This rating has been given to the June 20th, 2025, Enderlin, ND, tornado, which is now estimated to have packed maximum wind speeds of over 210 MPH!
This rating has been given to the June 20th, 2025, Enderlin, ND, tornado, which is now estimated to have packed maximum wind speeds of over 210 MPH!
Partly to mostly cloudy today with scattered showers, and perhaps a storm or 2, moving in by this evening. Highs will be in the low-mid 70s near Ludington and to near 80 along I-94. Temperatures will fall ahead of the cold front bringing the showers this evening.
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Partly to mostly cloudy today with scattered showers, and perhaps a storm or 2, moving in by this evening. Highs will be in the low-mid 70s near Ludington and to near 80 along I-94. Temperatures will fall ahead of the cold front bringing the showers this evening.
⚠️ 🔥 Fire danger is elevated for some areas today thanks to the ongoing drought, unseasonable high temperatures, and breezy winds. This is especially true along the state line where a Special Weather Statement is in effect until 5:00 PM. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
October 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
⚠️ 🔥 Fire danger is elevated for some areas today thanks to the ongoing drought, unseasonable high temperatures, and breezy winds. This is especially true along the state line where a Special Weather Statement is in effect until 5:00 PM. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 70s to the upper 80s. A 90 degree reading isn't totally out of the question. Very rare for early October.
October 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Mostly sunny today with highs in the upper 70s to the upper 80s. A 90 degree reading isn't totally out of the question. Very rare for early October.
Sunny today with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
October 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Sunny today with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Very warm, sunny, and dry for early October, with highs even approaching 90 for some locations on Saturday! We definitely have a shot at breaking some records this weekend.
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Very warm, sunny, and dry for early October, with highs even approaching 90 for some locations on Saturday! We definitely have a shot at breaking some records this weekend.
Mostly cloudy today, except along US-10 where more sun may filter through. Otherwise expect plenty of cloud cover and highs in the low 70s to around 80 and calm southeast winds.
October 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Mostly cloudy today, except along US-10 where more sun may filter through. Otherwise expect plenty of cloud cover and highs in the low 70s to around 80 and calm southeast winds.
Partly cloudy skies become mostly cloudy and even overcast this afternoon and evening with highs in the 70s and east winds around 10 MPH
October 1, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Partly cloudy skies become mostly cloudy and even overcast this afternoon and evening with highs in the 70s and east winds around 10 MPH
All indications point to the idea that October will feature continued above-average temperatures and near-normal to slightly below-average precipitation. Not good news for fall weather lovers, fall colors, or the ongoing drought across the area.
September 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
All indications point to the idea that October will feature continued above-average temperatures and near-normal to slightly below-average precipitation. Not good news for fall weather lovers, fall colors, or the ongoing drought across the area.
Aside from fog and a few clouds along I-94 this morning and it being just a touch cooler today we could really just have copied yesterday's forecast! Another beautiful late-September day is ahead for West Michigan.
September 29, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Aside from fog and a few clouds along I-94 this morning and it being just a touch cooler today we could really just have copied yesterday's forecast! Another beautiful late-September day is ahead for West Michigan.
Plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm on this late-September Sunday. Temperatures will range from the mid 70s to the low 80s with calm winds becoming north/northeast.
September 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Plenty of sunshine and unseasonably warm on this late-September Sunday. Temperatures will range from the mid 70s to the low 80s with calm winds becoming north/northeast.
As expected there is plenty of fog out there this morning with some patchy areas of dense fog as well. The rest of the day will feature a slow burn off of the fog, partly cloudy skies, and scattered showers.
September 24, 2025 at 2:39 PM
As expected there is plenty of fog out there this morning with some patchy areas of dense fog as well. The rest of the day will feature a slow burn off of the fog, partly cloudy skies, and scattered showers.
An unsettled start to the week with at least some showers and storms possible each day before the weekend. By Friday, we look to dry out and sunshine returns with continued above-average temperatures.
September 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
An unsettled start to the week with at least some showers and storms possible each day before the weekend. By Friday, we look to dry out and sunshine returns with continued above-average temperatures.
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Thunderstorms this afternoon may become locally strong to severe with 60 MPH damaging winds and 1 inch hail possible. Stay #WeatherAware and have a plan to take action if a warning is issued for your area.
September 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today. Thunderstorms this afternoon may become locally strong to severe with 60 MPH damaging winds and 1 inch hail possible. Stay #WeatherAware and have a plan to take action if a warning is issued for your area.
Stormy at times this weekend. Showers and storms move in for areas mainly West of US-131 this evening. No severe weather is expected with this activity. Additional showers and storms will move through on Sunday and could have an isolated damaging wind and/or large hail risk.
September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Stormy at times this weekend. Showers and storms move in for areas mainly West of US-131 this evening. No severe weather is expected with this activity. Additional showers and storms will move through on Sunday and could have an isolated damaging wind and/or large hail risk.
Cloud cover increases tonight as temperatures fall into the 50s. Can't rule out an isolated shower or 2, mainly near US-127. Showers and thunderstorms move in again late tomorrow afternoon and continue at times through the remainder of the weekend.
September 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Cloud cover increases tonight as temperatures fall into the 50s. Can't rule out an isolated shower or 2, mainly near US-127. Showers and thunderstorms move in again late tomorrow afternoon and continue at times through the remainder of the weekend.
Mostly sunny today with highs in the lower to mid 70s in our Northeast zones and the mid to upper 80s in our Southwest zones.
September 19, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Mostly sunny today with highs in the lower to mid 70s in our Northeast zones and the mid to upper 80s in our Southwest zones.
New drought monitor update this morning shows a significant expansion of drought conditions across West Michigan. Parts of the Grand Rapids metro area and the Mt. Pleasant region are now under Severe Drought. Chances for much-needed rain increase this weekend across the area.
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New drought monitor update this morning shows a significant expansion of drought conditions across West Michigan. Parts of the Grand Rapids metro area and the Mt. Pleasant region are now under Severe Drought. Chances for much-needed rain increase this weekend across the area.