Station Name: ST. JOSEPH RIVER AT NILES, MI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet

Nearest Address:
2–10 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
Berrien County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8292138, -86.2597325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:35PM EST until January 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

* 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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:37PM EST until January 20 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills around 15 below expected at times. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday to 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:35PM EST until January 19 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

* 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.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 2:45PM EST until January 20 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:45 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Near blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, and Van Buren Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills below zero degrees Monday and Monday Night could lead to frostbite within 30 minutes.

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 2:35PM EST until January 20 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibilities of less than one quarter of a mile possible at times due to the combination of snow and blowing snow. * WHERE...St. Joseph MI County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * 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 5 to 10 below on Monday. Be sure to bundle up if outside.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.