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Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

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

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mackinac Island Airport (KMCD)

Lat: 45.87°NLon: 84.63°WElev: 738ft.

Fair

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill6°F (-14°C)
Last update 14 Mar 8:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mackinac Island MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 08:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 2pm, then snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 13 inches.

    High: 29 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and sleet before 2am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 20 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 25 °F

    Blustery.
    Wintry Mix
    then Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 23. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 2pm, then snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 13 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow and sleet before 2am, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The sleet could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 4 inches.
Monday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 11am. High near 25. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mackinac Island MI
 45.86°N 84.62°W (Elev. 768 ft)
Last Update:
8:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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