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Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

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

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Manistee County - Blacker Airport (KMBL)

Lat: 44.27°NLon: 86.24°WElev: 610ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 14 Mar 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bear Lake MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 37. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 26. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Blustery.
    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 12. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 11am, then freezing rain between 11am and noon, then rain after noon. High near 37. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 26. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 12. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bear Lake MI
 44.41°N 86.16°W (Elev. 886 ft)
Last Update:
7:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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