Accumulating/Blowing Snow Today; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan today. 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 >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed S 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.17 in (988.9 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 13 Mar 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW West Branch MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 12:12pm until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 12:12pm until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Blustery.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

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

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain, snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 40. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 5 inches.

    High: 40 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 2am, then rain, snow, and freezing rain between 2am and 5am, then snow and freezing rain after 5am.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain then
    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 5 inches.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow before 11am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain, snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 40. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 5 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain before 2am, then rain, snow, and freezing rain between 2am and 5am, then snow and freezing rain after 5am. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW West Branch MI
 44.3°N 84.31°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
11:08 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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