Accumulating/Blowing Snow Today; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan today. 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 >

Current conditions at

Alpena, Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN)

Lat: 45.07°NLon: 83.56°WElev: 689ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 18 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.8 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 13 Mar 6:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Herron MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 07:53am until March 13, 08:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 07:53am until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm, then gradually ending.  Low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 37. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 8 inches.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 5am, then snow and freezing rain. The rain and freezing rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. The freezing rain could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. Patchy blowing snow before 11am. High near 37. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Low around 16. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with an east wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 8 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 5am, then snow and freezing rain. The rain and freezing rain could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. The freezing rain could be heavy at times. High near 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Herron MI
 45.03°N 83.62°W (Elev. 748 ft)
7:08 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
7am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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