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

Munising - Munising Lakeshore Observation (KP53)

Lat: 46.41°NLon: 86.65°WElev: 607ft.

11°F

-12°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.61 in (1004.0 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Melstrand MI

Winter Storm Warning January 19, 01:00am until January 19, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers.  Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Temperature falling to around 7 by 5pm. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Low around -1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 7am.  High near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around 14. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11am. Temperature falling to around 7 by 5pm. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Low around -1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 7am. High near 8. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NNE Melstrand MI
 46.54°N 86.36°W (Elev. 896 ft)
11:23 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
12am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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