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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

Oscoda, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC)

Lat: 44.45°NLon: 83.37°WElev: 633ft.

A Few Clouds

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Tawas City MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 32. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow and sleet before noon, then freezing rain between noon and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 42. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 32. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 25 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tawas City MI
 44.27°N 83.5°W (Elev. 577 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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