Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.36 in (995.9 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 16 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Copper Harbor MI

Winter Weather Advisory until January 17, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 17, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Low around -1. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Areas of blowing snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 17 by 5pm. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between zero and 5. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after midnight. Low around -1. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Copper Harbor MI
 47.47°N 87.98°W (Elev. 889 ft)
7:09 am EST Jan 16, 2026
7am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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