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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 >

Current conditions at

Manitowish Waters Airport (KD25)

Lat: 46.12°NLon: 89.88°WElev: 1604ft.

Overcast

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 2 Jan 12:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Mercer WI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of flurries after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: -2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 5. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before midnight, then a chance of flurries after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of snow and freezing rain before noon, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mercer WI
 46.16°N 90.04°W
Last Update:
12:21 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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