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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

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Light Snow

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed W 15 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill-14°F (-26°C)
Last update 2 Jan 2:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Ironwood MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    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 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 1. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 10. Wind chill values between -10 and -20. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
Snow showers, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ironwood MI
 46.46°N 90.18°W (Elev. 1460 ft)
Last Update:
2:13 am CST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CST Jan 2, 2026-6pm CST Jan 8, 2026
 
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