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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Overcast with Haze and Windy

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 26 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1010.2 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 2 Jan 4:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Hancock, Houghton County Memorial Airport MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers. High near 21. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 17. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 21. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 17. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hancock, Houghton County Memorial Airport MI
 47.17°N 88.47°W (Elev. 1020 ft)
Last Update:
4:13 pm EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 9, 2026
 
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