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.

Heavy Snow

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 16 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:59pm until January 20, 09:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 11:59pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 11:59pm until January 20, 09:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 11:59pm until January 20, 07:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.

    High: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.

    Low: -11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2.

    High: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 9. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 10 to 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 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 9.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
10:08 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
11pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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