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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

Alpena, Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN)

Lat: 45.07°NLon: 83.56°WElev: 689ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 16 Mar 9:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Posen MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 5am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -13. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 5am. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -16. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -13. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Wind chill values as low as -1. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Posen MI
 45.23°N 83.65°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
10:11 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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