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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

Windy

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NE 26 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 14 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Central MI

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 1.
M.L.King Day
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Central MI
 47.41°N 88.21°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
Last Update:
7:08 am EST Jan 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 14, 2026-6pm EST Jan 20, 2026
 
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