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.

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.6 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-8°F (-22°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Marais MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 09:00pm until January 20, 11:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 19, 06:00pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 06:00pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before noon.  Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2.

    High: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow between 1am and 2am. Steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow between noon and 3pm. High near 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Marais MI
 46.65°N 86.01°W (Elev. 853 ft)
5:13 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
6pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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