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Accumulating/Blowing Snow Friday, Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan Friday. A major winter storm may bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan Sunday - 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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill15°F (-9°C)
Last update 12 Mar 5:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Skidway Lake MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 5am. Low around 23. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 8am. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers and freezing rain before 8pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.

    Low: 20 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers and freezing rain likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 5am. Low around 23. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday
Snow showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 9am. High near 39. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 8am. High near 40. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers and freezing rain before 8pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery.
Monday
Snow showers and freezing rain likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Skidway Lake MI
 44.19°N 84.02°W (Elev. 846 ft)
Last Update:
5:08 am EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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