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

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.63 in (1005.3 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Copper Harbor MI

Cold Weather Advisory January 19, 04:00am until January 19, 12:00pm
Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:20pm until January 19, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:20pm until January 19, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 1 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. Temperature falling to around 2 by 5pm. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Patchy blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.

    High: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after midnight. Low around 1. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Windy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. Temperature falling to around 2 by 5pm. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 2.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Copper Harbor MI
 47.47°N 87.98°W (Elev. 889 ft)
9:43 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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