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Frost/Freeze Expected Tonight

Frost/freeze conditions are expected across northern Michigan tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.6 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 20 May 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Branch MI

Freeze Watch May 21, 01:00am until May 21, 09:00am
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Freeze Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Areas Frost
    then
    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Areas of frost after 2am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Areas of frost before 8am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Branch MI
 44.27°N 84.25°W (Elev. 981 ft)
Last Update:
12:11 pm EDT May 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT May 20, 2026-6pm EDT May 26, 2026
 
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