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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manistee County - Blacker Airport (KMBL)

Lat: 44.27°NLon: 86.24°WElev: 610ft.

Light Snow

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 17 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1011.0 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 2 Jan 6:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SSE Irons MI

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west northwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SSE Irons MI
 44.04°N 85.9°W (Elev. 932 ft)
Last Update:
7:03 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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