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Accumulating/Blowing Snow Friday, Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan Friday. A major winter storm may bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan Sunday - Monday. Stay tuned for updates. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 12 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Roscommon MI

Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 11:00pm until March 13, 02:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before noon, then snow likely between noon and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers before 8pm, then rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Snow after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Friday
Rain and snow before noon, then snow likely between noon and 1pm, then rain and snow likely after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers before 8pm, then rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Roscommon MI
 44.47°N 84.65°W (Elev. 1181 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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