Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Fair

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 6:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of rain showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
4:17 am EDT Mar 19, 2026
7am EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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