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Accumulating/Blowing Snow Today; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan today. 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 13 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.20 in (990.1 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 13 Mar 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alger MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 11:18am until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 11:18am until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Blustery then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 2pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 44 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 5am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 40 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow. High near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 2pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 44. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 8am, then rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 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 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
Alger MI
 44.11°N 84.12°W (Elev. 804 ft)
Last Update:
11:08 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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