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Winter Storm Continues Today

Lingering icing across parts of northern lower MI this morning transitions to snow area-wide today. Several inches of new snow likely through tonight, 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 in areas that received heavy icing will Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 84.63°WElev: 738ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 20 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.31 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 16 Mar 4:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mackinaw City MI

Blizzard Warning March 16, 05:17am until March 16, 08:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning March 16, 05:17am until March 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 19 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated snow showers before 8am, then isolated snow showers after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 18 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Isolated snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Steady temperature around 22. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Monday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 13 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as -7. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 11pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Isolated snow showers before 8am, then isolated snow showers after 2pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -14. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of rain showers before 8am, then 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 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, 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 33.
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Point Forecast:
Mackinaw City MI
 45.78°N 84.75°W (Elev. 607 ft)
Last Update:
5:08 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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