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

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Snow

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW L'Anse MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 01:35am until January 20, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 01:35am until January 20, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

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

    High: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.

    Low: -12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -4.

    High: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Steady temperature around -1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 6. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 5.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -4.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -14.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -13.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW L'Anse MI
 46.72°N 88.47°W (Elev. 988 ft)
1:07 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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