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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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -14. Windy, with a northwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
Tawas City MI
 44.27°N 83.5°W (Elev. 577 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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