Snow Returns Tonight and Friday

Snow spreads across northern Michigan tonight and Friday with highest totals expected across western Mackinac county and along the Lake Michigan shoreline. 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

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (1003.0 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 16 Jan 3:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Houghton Lake Heights MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly after 10am.  High near 28. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.

    High: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 18. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 28. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SE Houghton Lake Heights MI
 44.19°N 84.68°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
4:12 am EST Jan 16, 2026
4am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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