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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Copper Harbor (KP59)

Lat: 47.47°NLon: 87.88°WElev: 623ft.

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 15 Jan 6:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Copper Harbor MI

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 24 °F⇓

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Blustery.

    Low: 2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery.

    High: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 29. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 19 by 5pm. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 2. Blustery.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 6. Blustery.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Copper Harbor MI
 47.46°N 87.89°W (Elev. 719 ft)
Last Update:
6:08 am EST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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