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

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 18 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 20 Jan 8:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 09:03am until January 21, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 09:03am until January 21, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am.  Low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. 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 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1.

    High: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers. High near 11. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. Low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. 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 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -1.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
8:38 am EST Jan 20, 2026
9am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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