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Accumulating Lake Effect Snow Continues Tonight into Thursday Morning

Accumulating lake effect snow and gusty winds will lead to hazardous travel at times, especially this evening. New Year's Eve commutes will likely be impacted across the snowbelts. 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

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 10 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 31 Dec 5:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Houghton Lake Heights MI

Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 06:19pm until January 1, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory December 31, 06:19pm until January 1, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
New Year's Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -8. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 13. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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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)
Last Update:
6:12 pm EST Dec 31, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Dec 31, 2025-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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