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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.

A Few Clouds

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 14 Mar 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Branch 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. West 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 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind around 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 2 inches.

    High: 42 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °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. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. East wind around 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 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 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 40 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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 23.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Branch MI
 44.27°N 84.22°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
11:09 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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