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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 tonight into 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.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 9 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 13 Mar 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Saint Helen MI

Winter Weather Advisory until March 13, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until March 13, 02:00pm

    NOW until 2:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm. Low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain or freezing rain after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 39 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers before 2am, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain between 2am and 5am, then snow showers and freezing rain after 5am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Friday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 8pm. Low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday
Snow showers before 2pm, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain or freezing rain after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers before 2am, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain between 2am and 5am, then snow showers and freezing rain after 5am. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Saint Helen MI
 44.37°N 84.42°W (Elev. 1142 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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