Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Snow Freezing Fog

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed E 12 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 15 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

Blizzard Warning March 15, 01:03pm until March 17, 02:00am
Lakeshore Flood Warning March 15, 08:00pm until March 16, 11:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
Lakeshore Flood Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning March 15, 01:03pm until March 17, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Tue

    Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 31. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
12:52 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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