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Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.11 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 14 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Hancock, Houghton County Memorial Airport MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High near 30. Blustery, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High near 30. Blustery, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 17. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Patchy blowing snow before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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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:
12:14 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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