Clipper System Set to Bring Widespread Snow and Wind with Travel Impacts Tuesday Afternoon into Tuesday Night

Snowfall is expected to overspread northern Michigan later Tuesday morning…with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening before tapering off. Highest accumulations are expected from the Tip of the Mitt northward into eastern Upper where snow amounts may exceed 8 inches. Brisk south winds will also contribute to blowing and drifting snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 84.63°WElev: 738ft.

Fair

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 24 Feb 1:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Mackinac Island MI

Winter Weather Advisory February 24, 12:00pm until February 25, 12:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 2. Wind chill values as low as -10. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Wind chill values as low as -10. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 14.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Mackinac Island MI
 45.86°N 84.62°W (Elev. 768 ft)
1:06 am EST Feb 24, 2026
2am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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