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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

Breezy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 25 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-5°F (-21°C)
Last update 2 Jan 3:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Copper Harbor MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Copper Harbor MI
 47.46°N 87.89°W (Elev. 719 ft)
Last Update:
3:13 am EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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