Weather for Houghton, Michigan
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Sat
H: 32°F
L: 28°F
Sun
H: 34°F
L: 27°F
Mon
H: 44°F
L: 29°F
Tue
H: 44°F
L: 35°F
Wed
H: 57°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 107 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:53 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 2:57 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:39 AM - 8:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued April 17 at 11:05PM EDT until April 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 11:05 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Sidnaw affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Rain has fallen on a deep primed snowpack, which has led to snowmelt increasing. Flows in rivers could increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Elevated river levels caused by rain and snowmelt continue. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Sidnaw. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Flooding of low lying wooded lands upstream and downstream occurs * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet early tomorrow afternoon. - Action stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:58 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Flows in rivers could still increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:55PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Effective: Fri April 17, 2026, 10:55 PM
Expires: Sat April 18, 2026, 2:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Baraga and Houghton Counties. .Warming temperatures have accelerated snowmelt this week. Flows in rivers are continuing to increase quickly, potentially reaching critical levels. Rainfall seen this past evening may result in rivers rising above the current forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 9.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM EDT Friday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8 feet on 04/24/1960. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued Saturday afternoon at 200 PM EDT.
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack and snowmelt. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Chassell. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, The river begins to overflow onto Sturgeon River Road...Rajala Road...and Aho Road * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:00 PM EDT Friday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 11.2 feet on 04/18/2023. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Michigan... Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt affecting Marquette County. Paint River at Crystal Falls (Paint) affecting Iron County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Michigan... East Branch Escanaba River at Gwinn affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Chassell affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Sturgeon River near Alston affecting Houghton and Baraga Counties. Michigamme River near Republic affecting Marquette County. Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County. Sturgeon River near Nahma Junction affecting Delta County. .Recent rainfall on a deep primed snowpack and snowmelt. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * WHERE...Sturgeon River near Alston. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM EDT Saturday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.8 feet on 04/24/1960. - www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/marquette. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM EDT /315 AM CDT/.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:53 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 2:57 PM
Moonset: 11:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:10 AM - 4:40 AM2:27 PM - 4:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:39 AM - 8:09 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:53 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 PM
Moonset: 12:04 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:09 AM - 5:39 AM3:28 PM - 5:58 PM
Minor Periods
7:12 AM - 8:42 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:53 PM
Sunset: 8:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:12 AM - 6:42 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:57 AM - 9:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:52 PM
Sunset: 8:52 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 6:08 PM
Moonset: 1:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:17 AM - 7:47 AM5:38 PM - 8:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM1:15 AM - 2:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:52 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 7:10 PM
Moonset: 2:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM6:40 PM - 9:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM2:16 AM - 3:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5