Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Overcast

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1022.5 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 8 Dec 2:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 8am, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 8pm, then snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 14.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
3:23 pm EST Dec 8, 2025
3pm EST Dec 8, 2025-6pm EST Dec 14, 2025
 
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