Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Overcast

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest 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.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest 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.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
1:23 am EST Dec 30, 2025
1am EST Dec 30, 2025-6pm EST Jan 5, 2026
 
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