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Accumulating/Blowing Snow Friday, Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan Friday. A major winter storm may bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan Sunday - 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.

A Few Clouds

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 12 Mar 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Saint Helen MI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after 4am. Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow before 7am. High near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, mainly after 8am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow after 4am. Low around 22. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow before 7am. High near 37. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow showers, mainly after 8am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers before 8pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Saint Helen MI
 44.37°N 84.42°W (Elev. 1142 ft)
Last Update:
9:11 am EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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