Weather Whiplash: From 40s to Flurries in Battle Creek

Battle Creek is in for a true atmospheric roller coaster this week!

 

While Wednesday starts off with a calm, mostly sunny sky and a high of 38°F, don’t let the tranquility fool you.

 

A significant weather shift is barreling toward the Cereal City, bringing a wild swing in temperatures and a messy mix of precipitation.

 

Thursday will be the week's statistical outlier, with temperatures spiking to a surprisingly mild 48°F.

 

However, this "thaw" comes with a catch: heavy rain is expected to sweep through the area, fueled by strong winds.

 

As a cold front slams into the region on Thursday night, that rain will transition into snow, and temperatures will crash into a low of 20°F.

By Friday, winter returns with a vengeance.

 

Highs will struggle to reach 25°F as persistent snow showers move in, making for a slick morning commute.

 

The cold pattern holds firm through the weekend; while Saturday offers a brief reprieve from the flakes with cloudy skies and a high near 40°F,

 

Sunday brings another round of light snow and a high of only 25°F. With overnight lows consistently dipping into the teens and low 20s, make sure your winter gear is ready and your ice scrapers are handy.