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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 12 Oct 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Houghton MI

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton MI
 47.13°N 88.57°W (Elev. 663 ft)
Last Update:
6:13 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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