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Lake Effect Snow and Strong Winds Through Tonight

Lake effect snow continues tonight, with several inches of new snow, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Additionally, strong winds will exacerbate any significant icing impacts that are felt across portions of the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

Higgins Lake MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -10. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Higgins Lake MI
 44.47°N 84.71°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
Last Update:
12:11 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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