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Another Burst of Snow / Winds this Evening; 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

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

33°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed W 16 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.27 in (992.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 13 Mar 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Higgins Lake MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 05:46pm until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 05:46pm until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • 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, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 11am, then snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain or freezing rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 43. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 43 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Showers then
    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers. Steady temperature around 34. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Light southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 11am, then snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain or freezing rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 43. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain showers, snow showers, and freezing rain. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Higgins Lake MI
 44.49°N 84.77°W (Elev. 1148 ft)
Last Update:
5:16 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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