Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Light Snow

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 29.43 in (997.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 5:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Silver City MI

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:11pm until February 19, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 07:11pm until February 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 32. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Silver City MI
 46.82°N 89.67°W (Elev. 951 ft)
3:38 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
7pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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