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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Mostly Cloudy with Haze

3°F

-16°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed W 17 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1021.7 mb)
Dewpoint -5°F (-21°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 27 Jan 12:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Merriweather MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 02:34pm until January 28, 07:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 27, 02:34pm until January 28, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 5 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -4 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 5. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Merriweather MI
 46.63°N 89.74°W (Elev. 1490 ft)
Last Update:
2:02 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EST Jan 27, 2026-6pm EST Feb 2, 2026
 
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