Montrose, Michigan — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Montrose, Genesee County.
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Montrose rests in a landscape where the land gently sighs, a subtle undulation of fields and woodlands that hint at the glaciers that once shaped this corner of Genesee County. It lies 15.4 miles north-west of Flint, MI (from Flint, MI: bearing 318°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north-north-west of Flushing. The air here, especially in late afternoon, carries a crispness that speaks of open spaces, a clean breath drawn from miles of agricultural land. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like outstretched arms, frame the quiet streets, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens in summer and fiery hues in autumn. The Flint River, a ribbon of silver, meanders through the periphery of Montrose, its presence a quiet murmur, a constant, soothing companion to the rhythm of the town. The light, when it catches the dew-kissed fields at dawn, possesses a soft, almost ethereal glow, a fleeting beauty that imbues the everyday with a touch of wonder. The roots of Montrose run deep into the soil, a history tied to the fertile land and the industrious spirit of its settlers who arrived in the mid-19th century. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood of this community, with vast expanses dedicated to corn, soybeans, and the familiar scent of freshly turned earth. Beyond the fields, a quiet hum of manufacturing can be found, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work that sustains Montrose. Local businesses, from hardware stores to diners, form the heart of the town, their doors opening to familiar faces and a steady stream of daily life. There are no grand monuments here, no soaring towers, but rather a collection of modest homes and sturdy buildings that tell the story of a place built on resilience and a deep connection to the land.
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| Location | Montrose, Genesee County, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 43.176694°N, 83.892744°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Detroit) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 48457 |
| Area Code | 248 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Montrose, Michigan, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Montrose includes coordinates 43.176694°N, 83.892744°W, situated in Genesee County. ZIP code 48457. Telephone area code: 248. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/Detroit).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.