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Accumulating/Blowing Snow Friday, Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan tonight into Friday. A major winter storm may bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan Sunday - Monday. Stay tuned for updates. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC)

Lat: 44.74°NLon: 85.57°WElev: 604ft.

A Few Clouds

33°F

1°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Traverse City MI

Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 11:00pm until March 13, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Blustery.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Traverse City MI
 44.75°N 85.62°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
6:55 pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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