Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 18:00
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 10:00
Until: Feb 20, 2026 22:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 09:38
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts around 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase during the morning and
the strongest gusts are likely during the afternoon.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:25
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and
northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few sporadic power outages may
result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 18:39
Until: Feb 20, 2026 12:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will ramp up through the course of the
morning with the strongest gusts likely during the afternoon hours.
From: Feb 19, 2026 18:14
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and
northwest Indiana.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST /7 AM EST/ to 4 PM CST /5 PM EST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 19:56
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:00
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFGRR
Steady melting of snow and ice over the last week has begun to cause
rivers to rise across the area. Several chances for rain this week
will add to these rises. Based on current expected rainfall, no
significant flooding is expected on West Michigan rivers, though
typical spring water level rises within the river channels will
happen.
Meanwhile, river ice has weakened significantly over the last week,
and as water levels rise any remaining ice will likely be broken and
start to move downstream. This creates the possibility for formation
of a few ice jams. Ice jams tend to form in the same places
repeatedly, so special attention should be paid in the Comstock Park
(Kent County) area as well as the Robinson Township (Ottawa County)
area along the Grand River.
Anyone living or working near West Michigan rivers should pay extra
attention this week as water levels rise. Have a plan to monitor and
respond if flooding develops unexpectedly.
Monitor the latest conditions at https://water.noaa.gov
From: Feb 17, 2026 14:43
Until: Feb 19, 2026 18:30
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow with total snow accumulations over 6
inches possible. The heaviest snow is expected to impact areas
near and north of US Route 30.
* WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial period of accumulating snow is
expected Friday morning. However, the main window for the heaviest
snowfall is expected Friday evening through Saturday morning. Some
breaks in the snowfall are possible at times as the snow band may
wobble Friday night and Saturday.
From: Jan 29, 2026 08:58
Until: Jan 30, 2026 01:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches
possible.
* WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads will remain slick and hazardous. Visibility and
road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake
effect snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow continues near the lakeshore
this morning. An increase in intensity and aerial coverage is
expected this morning as snow bands work down the long axis of the
lake.
From: Jan 29, 2026 08:23
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads will likely be slick and hazardous. Visibility and
road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake
effect snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of ongoing lake effect snow,
which we expect to increase in intensity during the morning
commute, as well as cold temperatures will result in slick travel
conditions.
From: Jan 28, 2026 08:45
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM
CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of zero to 10 below zero are
expected into this evening, 15 to locally as much as 20 below zero
overnight into Wednesday morning.
From: Jan 27, 2026 20:12
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 28, 2026 07:52
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibilities down to a mile or less
at times.
Additional snow accumulations up to an inch. Gusty winds this
evening will cause blowing and drifting and reduced visibilities.
* WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, and Van Buren Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may
change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan on
slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 27, 2026 23:50
Until: Jan 28, 2026 08:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch. Most of the additional snow accumulation along and east
of US Route 31 and north of US Route 6.
* WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Northern La Porte,
Southern La Porte, and Western St. Joseph IN Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility, especially across rural and
open areas.
From: Jan 27, 2026 23:18
Until: Jan 28, 2026 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to
one inch, with localized two inch amount possible.
* WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien, and St.
Joseph MI Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility, especially across rural and
open areas.
From: Jan 27, 2026 23:18
Until: Jan 28, 2026 06:00
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFGRR
Bitterly cold temperatures moving into Michigan over the next few
days will increase the risk of ice jams on rivers. While many
locations have already frozen over, ongoing ice growth will continue
to increase in any open water areas.
These temperatures have not been seen for many years in West
Michigan, which means that some areas that don't typically
experience river ice jams may have issues this year. Ice jams can
result in water levels rising much more quickly than usual, which
can catch people off guard. Anyone living or working near rivers in
West Michigan should prepare now for potential river ice and rising
water levels.
While temperatures warm up a bit early next week, this overall cold
weather pattern will continue through at least next week, which will
keep ice locked in place on the rivers.
You can always find the latest river level information at water.noaa.
gov
From: Jan 22, 2026 16:14
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. A
few locations west of US 31 could see wind chills as low as 30
below zero briefly this morning.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills during the afternoon today will
range from 10 to 20 below zero before falling once again tonight
into early Saturday. This morning will be the coldest period,
especially for areas west of US 31.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:09
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Friday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 03:41
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 to 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 09:01
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below.
* WHERE...Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Allegan, Barry,
Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...These dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 23, 2026 08:47
Until: Jan 23, 2026 17:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches near
the lakeshore. Very poor visibilities in falling and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may
change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. The
hazardous conditions are expected to impact the Friday morning and
evening commutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 08:29
Until: Jan 23, 2026 16:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ Friday to 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as few as 10 to 30 minutes.
From: Jan 23, 2026 02:45
Until: Jan 23, 2026 12:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:24
Until: Jan 23, 2026 03:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 22, 2026 15:50
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch or two.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions
may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan
on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Thursday evening commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 15:50
Until: Jan 23, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 15 and 25 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:54
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 20 and 30 below expected.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana,
Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Friday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 09:12
Until: Jan 22, 2026 19:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected
Friday morning. Continued significant cold Friday and Friday night.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills approaching 25 below
zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30
minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:43
Until: Jan 22, 2026 15:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations tonight between 2 and 5
inches, and an additional 1 to 3 on Thursday. Winds gusting as
high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions
may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan
on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 02:22
Until: Jan 22, 2026 10:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 22, 2026 02:22
Until: Jan 22, 2026 10:30
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 24 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Michigan.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is
exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 21, 2026 20:30
Until: Jan 22, 2026 04:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5
inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as
35 mph. Highest snowfall expected tonight into early Thursday
morning.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest and west central Michigan.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions
may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow. Plan
on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds daytime Thursday could reduce
visibilities in blowing and drifting snow.
From: Jan 21, 2026 19:28
Until: Jan 22, 2026 03:30
Special Weather Statement
A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening,
accompanied by scattered to numerous snow showers. The most
intense snow showers and localized snow squalls may briefly reduce
visibility under one half mile at times and produce a quick half
inch to locally one inch of snow accumulation. Westerly winds will
gust as high as 40 mph, which may produce blowing snow and shallow
drifting snow, especially on north to south roads in open, exposed
areas.
Motorists should be prepared to potentially encounter localized
hazardous travel conditions this evening. Before driving, pay
close attention to weather conditions and check updated road
conditions. Take it slow and keep a safe following distance when
on snow covered roads and during periods of poor visibility.
From: Jan 21, 2026 20:39
Until: Jan 22, 2026 02:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Visibilities reduced due to accumulating snow. Total
snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely be slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning
commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 10:12
Until: Jan 21, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two
inches. Some blowing and drifting of snow is possible with gusts
between 20 and 25 mph.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 08:56
Until: Jan 21, 2026 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 21, 2026 02:48
Until: Jan 21, 2026 11:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4
inches.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 19:08
Until: Jan 21, 2026 07:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches with isolated higher amounts possible.
* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.
From: Jan 20, 2026 19:26
Until: Jan 21, 2026 03:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 18, 2026 20:19
Until: Jan 19, 2026 12:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph. Blowing and drifting snow. Visibilities likely reduced to
less than one quarter of a mile at times due to the combination of
snow and blowing snow.
* WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, and Southern Berrien Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and
evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low visibility will be possible from falling
snow and gusty winds. Use caution will driving and increase your
following distance. Cold temperatures combined with the gusty
winds will produce wind chills of around 10 below on Monday. Be
sure to bundle up if outside.
From: Jan 18, 2026 19:35
Until: Jan 19, 2026 11:45
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations ranging from 2 to 4 inches north of the Toll Road,
to 1 to 2 inches south of the Toll Road. Blowing and drifting
snow, especially late tonight through mid afternoon Monday.
Visibilities of less than one quarter of a mile due to snow and
blowing snow are possible at times, with the greatest impacts
expected along and north of the Toll Road. Winds gusting as high
as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Northern La Porte, and
Western St. Joseph IN Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low visibility will be possible from falling
snow and gusty winds. Use caution will driving and increase your
following distance. Cold temperatures combined with the gusty
winds will produce wind chills of 10 below to 15 below on Monday.
Be sure to bundle up if outside.
From: Jan 18, 2026 19:35
Until: Jan 19, 2026 11:45
