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.

Snow

2°F

-17°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 18 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill-18°F (-28°C)
Last update 19 Jan 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Hancock MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 12:05pm until January 20, 09:00am
Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:05pm until January 20, 07:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 12:05pm until January 20, 09:00am
    Winter Weather Advisory January 19, 12:05pm until January 20, 07:00am

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  • M.L.King Day

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 11pm. Low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly before 7am.  High near 11. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.

    Low: -10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. High near 7. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 11pm. Low around -2. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly before 7am. High near 11. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -10.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Hancock MI
 47.17°N 88.66°W (Elev. 650 ft)
11:13 am EST Jan 19, 2026
12pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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