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

Munising - Munising Lakeshore Observation (KP53)

Lat: 46.41°NLon: 86.65°WElev: 607ft.

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1009.2 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 2 Jan 10:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Melstrand MI

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely before 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly after 7am.  High near 22. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely before 3am, then a chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly after 7am. High near 22. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Melstrand MI
 46.41°N 86.46°W (Elev. 869 ft)
11:14 am EST Jan 2, 2026
11am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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