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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

Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 84.63°WElev: 738ft.

Overcast

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 17 Mar 4:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mackinaw City MI

Winter Weather Advisory March 17, 04:38am until March 17, 11:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 17, 04:38am until March 17, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Tue

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 7 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 17 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 7. Wind chill values as low as -13. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Wind chill values as low as -15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mackinaw City MI
 45.78°N 84.75°W (Elev. 607 ft)
Last Update:
4:12 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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