Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 AM EDT until March 16, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Overcast

23°F

-5°C

Humidity	81%
Wind Speed	NW 10 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	18°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	14 Mar 3:53 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Harrison MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 36 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 24 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Showers then
Rain/Snow
Monday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 8 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Tuesday
High: 21 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 8 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Tonight

Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 9 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

Sunday

Snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then rain or freezing rain between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

Sunday Night

Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 25. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 45.