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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

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Mostly Cloudy

0°F

-18°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 13 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint -4°F (-20°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill-18°F (-28°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Silver City MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Silver City MI
 46.82°N 89.67°W (Elev. 951 ft)
Last Update:
5:13 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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