Scattered Showers/ Storms Today; Strong to Severe Storms Possible

Scattered showers and storms are expected today, with a few strong to severe storms possible, especially along and south of M-72. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Sep 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S West Branch MI

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Patchy fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Labor Day
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S West Branch MI
 44.21°N 84.26°W (Elev. 850 ft)
10:11 am EDT Sep 2, 2026
10am EDT Sep 2, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
 
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