Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Delta County Airport (KESC)

Lat: 45.72°NLon: 87.09°WElev: 609ft.

Mostly Cloudy

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 13 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Schaffer MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 09:00pm until January 20, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: -10 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Cold

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.

    Low: -14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.

    High: 0 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
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Point Forecast:
Schaffer MI
 45.75°N 87.29°W (Elev. 761 ft)
2:52 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
3pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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