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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

Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC)

Lat: 44.74°NLon: 85.57°WElev: 604ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist Blowing Snow

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 15 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.40 in (996.4 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 16 Mar 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Traverse City MI

Winter Storm Warning March 16, 04:37pm until March 17, 08:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 16, 04:37pm until March 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow. Steady temperature around 18. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 13. Wind chill values as low as -3. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain 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 28.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Traverse City MI
 44.75°N 85.62°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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