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

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Light Freezing Rain Fog/Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 18 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.53 in (1001.1 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 5:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Huron Mountain MI

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:16pm until February 19, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:16pm until February 19, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 20 °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 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers and freezing rain between 7pm and 10pm, then snow showers likely after 10pm. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 5pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Huron Mountain MI
 46.85°N 87.91°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
3:38 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
6pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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