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

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

4°F

-16°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.75 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill-15°F (-26°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Ironwood MI

Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:12pm until January 19, 09:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 18, 10:12pm until January 19, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: -7 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers, mainly before 1pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near -2. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values between -25 and -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: -12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.

    Low: -4 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.

    High: 3 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 11pm. Low around -7. Wind chill values between -15 and -25. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. High near -2. Wind chill values between -20 and -25. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -12. Wind chill values between -25 and -30. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 3. Wind chill values between -20 and -30. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Thursday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 3.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -11.
Friday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -3.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around -20.
Saturday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near -4.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -18.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 0.
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Point Forecast:
Ironwood MI
 46.46°N 90.18°W (Elev. 1460 ft)
8:43 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
10pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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