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.

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 20 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 20 Jan 4:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Copper Harbor MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 04:58am until January 21, 07:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 04:58am until January 20, 09:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 20, 04:58am until January 21, 07:00am
    Cold Weather Advisory January 20, 04:58am until January 20, 09:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: -8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1.

    High: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. High near 14. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before midnight. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -8. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 1.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
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Point Forecast:
Copper Harbor MI
 47.46°N 87.89°W (Elev. 719 ft)
4:08 am EST Jan 20, 2026
4am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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