Another Burst of Snow / Winds this Evening; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan this evening. A major winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan late Saturday night- Monday. Stay tuned for updates. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 14 Mar 12:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Alger MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 01:38am until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 14, 01:38am until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then rain or freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 45. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 45 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then rain or freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 45. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Alger MI
 44.11°N 84°W (Elev. 863 ft)
1:24 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
1am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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