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Wintry Mix Peaks this Morning; Drizzle / Freezing Drizzle into Tonight

A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will impact northern Michigan, bringing potential for holiday travel impacts across the region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Mostly Cloudy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 9 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 26 Dec 3:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Houghton Lake MI

Winter Weather Advisory until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Freezing rain and sleet, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Cloudy then
    Chance
    Freezing Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain or freezing rain likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Freezing rain and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Friday
Freezing rain and sleet, mainly before 1pm. High near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of freezing rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Rain or freezing rain likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow between 1am and 4am, then snow after 4am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Houghton Lake MI
 44.32°N 84.75°W (Elev. 1138 ft)
Last Update:
5:09 am EST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Dec 26, 2025-6pm EST Jan 1, 2026
 
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