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Major Winter Storm Through Monday

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan through Monday. Highest snow amounts, measured in feet, will be across eastern upper Michigan. Best potential for significant icing will be across portions of northern lower Michigan. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1020.6 mb)
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 15 Mar 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Houghton Lake MI

Winter Weather Advisory March 15, 04:14am until March 15, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 15, 04:14am until March 15, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Sun

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain between 1pm and 3pm, then rain after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 7am and 10am. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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: 41 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain between 1pm and 3pm, then rain after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow between 7am and 10am. High near 41. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 27. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton Lake MI
 44.3°N 84.76°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
Last Update:
4:09 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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