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Another Burst of Snow / Winds this Evening; 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.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 14 Mar 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Houghton Lake MI

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening. 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 rain or freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 41 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 22. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before noon, then rain or freezing rain between noon and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton Lake MI
 44.3°N 84.76°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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