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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton County Memorial Airport (KCMX)

Lat: 47.17°NLon: 88.48°WElev: 1060ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Feb 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Copper City MI

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:00pm until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Copper City MI
 47.27°N 88.4°W (Elev. 1047 ft)
Last Update:
12:12 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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