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Wintry Mix Expected Thursday (Christmas Day) Night through Friday

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will impact northern Michigan, bringing potential for holiday and post-holiday travel impacts across the region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

A Few Clouds

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.29 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 11:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW West Branch MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 30. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Christmas Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 30. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of rain showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW West Branch MI
 44.15°N 84.32°W (Elev. 817 ft)
Last Update:
12:39 pm EST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Dec 24, 2025-6pm EST Dec 30, 2025
 
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