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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Gogebic County, MI

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Ironwood, Michigan

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Ironwood, MI please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Ironwood, MI

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Ironwood, MI, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Ironwood, Michigan

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Gogebic County, Michigan

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Ironwood, Michigan

Climate Summary

General Climate

    •   Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters.
    •   Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, near Lake Superior.

Temperature

    •   Average Annual Temperature

40.6°F (4.8°C)

    •   Average Summer Temperature (June-August)

65.2°F (18.4°C)

    •   Average Winter Temperature (December-February)

17.2°F (-8.2°C)

    •   Record High Temperature

98°F (36.7°C)

    •   Record Low Temperature

-38°F (-38.9°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average Annual Precipitation

33.7 inches (856 mm)

    •   Average Snowfall

74.3 inches (188.7 cm)

    •   Wettest Month

September (4.1 inches or 104 mm)

    •   Driest Month

February (1.9 inches or 48 mm)

Sunshine

    •   Average Annual Sunshine

1888 hours

    •   Sunniest Month

July (258 hours)

    •   Cloudiest Month

December (104 hours)

Wind

    •   Prevailing Wind Direction

West-northwest

    •   Average Wind Speed

10.3 mph (16.6 km/h)

Other Climate Features

    •   Lake Effect Snow

Ironwood receives significant snowfall from Lake Superior, especially during the winter months.

    •   Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are common during the summer months, particularly in the afternoon and evening.

    •   Tornadoes

Tornadoes are rare in the Ironwood area, but they can occur.

Climate Trends

    •   Over the past century, Ironwood has experienced a slight increase in average temperature and precipitation.
    •   The number of extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rainfall, is also increasing.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Ironwood is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, known for its vast forests and pristine lakes.

    •   The area was once home to ancient glaciers that carved out the region's landscape, leaving behind unique rock formations and glacial erratics.

    •   The surrounding forests are a haven for wildlife, including black bears, wolves, and moose.

Science

    •   Ironwood was a major iron mining center in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    •   The city's proximity to Lake Superior provided a transportation route for the iron ore.

    •   Today, Ironwood is home to the Ironwood Research Center, which conducts research in astrophysics, cosmology, and environmental science.

Personalities

    •   John Muir, the renowned naturalist and conservationist, visited Ironwood in 1899 and was inspired by the region's natural beauty.

    •   Carl Sandburg, the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, spent his childhood in Ironwood and often wrote about the area's rugged landscape and working-class people.

    •   John Dillinger, the notorious gangster, was captured in Ironwood in 1934 after a shootout with police.

Tourist Attractions
1.Ironwood Carnegie Library

- This historic library is home to a collection of over 100,000 books, as well as a variety of historical artifacts. The library also offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year.

2.Ironwood Theatre

- This historic theater is home to a variety of live performances, including plays, musicals, and concerts. The theater also offers a variety of educational programs and workshops.

3.Copper Peak Ski Jump

- This ski jump is one of the largest in the Midwest and offers a variety of activities for visitors, including skiing, snowboarding, and zip-lining.

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