A large and prolonged outbreak of Arctic air is spreading across the United States, prompting extreme cold watches across much of the northern and central United States from Thursday, January 22, 2026, through Friday, January 24. This Arctic outbreak will bring one of the most dangerous cold spells in recent years, with the greatest threat lasting from Thursday night through early Saturday morning.
Multiple injuries were reported after lake effect snow and whiteout conditions triggered a 100-vehicle pileup on the I-196 southeast of Grand Rapids on Monday, January 19, 2026. The crashes prompted the closure of all lanes of the highway throughout the day as crews cleared the road.
Heavy snow and strong winds continue across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. on January 19, 2026, with winter storm warnings and advisories in effect across the region. Snow accumulations are forecast to reach 15–-35 cm (6–14 inches) in Michigan and up to 120 cm (4 feet) in parts of northern New York.
Blizzard warnings have been issued across the Upper Midwest from Sunday into Monday, December 28–29, 2025, as a powerful winter storm moves toward the Great Lakes, bringing blizzard conditions to large parts of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Gaylord, Michigan, saw its heaviest Thanksgiving Day snow on record, as the powerful winter storm brought lake-effect snow across the region on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Blizzard warnings have been issued across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin, with additional snowfall and strong winds expected through Thursday evening, November 27, 2025. Dangerous travel conditions continue across much of the region.
The National Weather Service issued a Freeze Warning for inland portions of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, effective from midnight until 10:00 EDT (09:00 CDT) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, as temperatures are expected to fall near −2°C (28°F). Residents are advised to protect plants and outdoor pipes from freezing conditions.
Western Michigan experienced mud rain on Friday, April 18, 2025, as thunderstorms moved into the region from Wisconsin, leaving a thin layer of mud on vehicles and homes.
Nearly 40 million people from Texas to Michigan are under threat of severe weather as an amplifying trough begins affecting the central United States on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The system is forecast to bring strong thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds, with the associated cold front expected to dominate weather conditions through Saturday, April 19, from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes.
At least seven people were reported dead after a severe storm system swept from the Midwest through the mid-Atlantic and southern United States on March 30 and 31, 2025, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, significant ice accretion, and isolated tornadoes. Nearly 500 000 energy customers or about 1.2 million people were left without power by Monday morning, March 31.
