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.

Breezy

5°F

-15°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 24 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-17°F (-27°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Copper Harbor MI

Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 19, 09:45am until January 19, 10:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory until January 20, 09:00am
    Winter Storm Warning January 19, 09:45am until January 19, 10:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • M.L.King Day

    High: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely.  Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: -1 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.

    Low: -9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before noon. Steady temperature around 5. 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 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Wind chill values between -15 and -20. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Patchy blowing snow before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 13. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -9.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near -2.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -7.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Copper Harbor MI
 47.46°N 87.89°W (Elev. 719 ft)
9:09 am EST Jan 19, 2026
9am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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