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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

Cherry Capital Airport (KTVC)

Lat: 44.74°NLon: 85.57°WElev: 604ft.

Mostly Cloudy

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 14 Mar 9:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Traverse City MI

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 2am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 20. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 26. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 12. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet between 2pm and 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain, freezing rain, and sleet before 2am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 20. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 26. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. Low around 12. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Traverse City MI
 44.75°N 85.62°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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