Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 20 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.30 in (993.6 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 8:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Ironwood MI

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:26am until February 18, 06:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 09:26am until February 18, 06:00pm

    NOW until 6:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ironwood MI
 46.46°N 90.18°W (Elev. 1460 ft)
8:08 am CST Feb 18, 2026
9am CST Feb 18, 2026-6pm CST Feb 24, 2026
 
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