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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

Oscoda, Oscoda-Wurtsmith Airport (KOSC)

Lat: 44.45°NLon: 83.37°WElev: 633ft.

Light Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 14 Mar 3:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N South Branch MI

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 41 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow and sleet before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 27. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain likely before 11am, then rain and snow likely between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N South Branch MI
 44.51°N 83.89°W (Elev. 1030 ft)
Last Update:
3:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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