Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Sky Obscured with Haze and Breezy

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 21 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1006.3 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 19 Jan 1:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 04:00am until January 20, 09:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 19, 02:33am until January 19, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 02:33am until January 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 2pm. High near 6. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers.  Low around -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: -3 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 7am.  High near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 2. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow between 11am and 2pm. High near 6. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers. Low around -3. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 7am. High near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
2:19 am EST Jan 19, 2026
2am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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