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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 14 Mar 7:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Houghton Lake Heights MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then freezing rain between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 25. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 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 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then freezing rain between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 25. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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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:
8:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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