Weather Forecast for Upper Midwest/Great Lakes – January 8, 2026 | Outdoor Radio Network

From the Outdoor Radio Network Weather Center, here’s your forecast for the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes.

Today, look for an average high near 48 degrees Fahrenheit—a brisk yet invigorating day is ahead. Temperatures will cool to around 32 degrees overnight with a frosty, starlit night ahead. Rainy conditions will prevail across the region, sweeping from waterfront hamlets amid wintry expanses. The sun rises at 07:50 AM to kick off the day, setting at 04:49 PM to close things out. Expect some variation across the area—perhaps gusty winds or thicker clouds in spots—as is typical for the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes this time of year. This is the Outdoor Radio Network Weather Center, keeping you in the know—stay tuned for updates!

Issued by the Outdoor Radio Network Weather Center at 10:45 PM EST


City Forecasts

Minneapolis

Rainy

High: 34°F | Low: 28°F

Sunrise: 07:50 AM | Sunset: 04:49 PM

Detroit

Rainy

High: 51°F | Low: 32°F

Sunrise: 08:00 AM | Sunset: 05:16 PM

Milwaukee

Rainy

High: 52°F | Low: 32°F

Sunrise: 07:22 AM | Sunset: 04:34 PM

Cleveland

Foggy and Windy

High: 56°F | Low: 36°F

Sunrise: 07:52 AM | Sunset: 05:14 PM

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