Station Name: MUSKEGON RIVER AT BIG RAPIDS, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 896 feet / 273 meters

Nearest Address:
877 S 3rd Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Mecosta County

GPS Coordinates: 43.693634, -85.4675442

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 9:55PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 9:53PM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:53 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 4:27AM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 4:27 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 9:53PM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:53 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and south central Michigan. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 4:27AM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 4:27 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Clare, Isabella, Montcalm, Eaton, and Ionia Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

High Wind Warning issued November 26 at 9:55PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 6:50AM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:50 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 9:53PM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:53 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties. * 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.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 27 at 4:27AM EST until November 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 4:27 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, mainly along the lakeshore. * WHERE...Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties. * 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.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 26 at 3:32PM EST until November 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:32 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:45 AM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will combine to create dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan Wednesday night through Friday. Worst widespread travel conditions are expected late this evening into Thursday morning. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands Thursday morning into Thursday night, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Additional snow expected beyond Thursday afternoon. * WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds, most likely this evening into Thursday morning. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 3:00PM EST until November 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Beaver Island and surrounding islands, and Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around loose objects, including blowing and drifting snow. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 27 at 6:24AM EST until November 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:24 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 1:00 PM

...HIGH IMPACT LAKE EFFECT SNOW AND WINDS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY... .Heavy lake effect snow and strong winds will continue today, resulting in dangerous travel at times across parts of northern Michigan through Friday. Localized dangerous travel will be possible under heavy lake effect snow bands for most of the day today, especially across stretches of US-131 and I-75. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Snow and strong winds will lead to significant drops in visibility. Whiteout conditions are expected at times of heaviest snow and winds. Combination of visibility restrictions and snow covered roads will make for dangerous travel at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Wind Advisory issued November 27 at 6:20AM EST until November 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI

Effective: Thu November 27, 2025, 6:20 AM
Expires: Thu November 27, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.