Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1002.2 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 20 Feb 2:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

Winter Storm Warning February 20, 04:00am until February 20, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 32. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
2:52 am EST Feb 20, 2026
3am EST Feb 20, 2026-6pm EST Feb 26, 2026
 
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