Impactful Snow late Thursday into Friday

A winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

A Few Clouds

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 12 Mar 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SE Houghton Lake Heights MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 10am. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 8am.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 10am. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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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)
1:11 am EDT Mar 12, 2026
2am EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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