Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Light Snow

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 15 Jan 3:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Chassell MI

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Chassell MI
 46.98°N 88.45°W (Elev. 646 ft)
4:08 am EST Jan 15, 2026
4am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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