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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 15 Jan 6:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Laurium MI

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North 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.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 22 °F⇓

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18. North 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.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 5.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around -2.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Laurium MI
 47.23°N 88.44°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
6:08 am EST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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