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Lake Effect Snow and Strong Winds Through Tonight

Lake effect snow continues tonight, with several inches of new snow, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Additionally, strong winds will exacerbate any significant icing impacts that are felt across portions of the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Oscoda, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC)

Lat: 44.45°NLon: 83.37°WElev: 633ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

Tawas City MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 23 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered snow showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers between 11am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tawas City MI
 44.27°N 83.53°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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