Accumulating/Blowing Snow Today; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

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

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 29.17 in (989.0 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 13 Mar 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Alger MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 01:41pm until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 01:41pm until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Blustery then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 11am, then snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 48 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 2pm.  High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 5pm. High near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Sunday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet before 11am, then snow showers, freezing rain, and sleet between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 48. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 2pm. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Alger MI
 44.14°N 84.2°W (Elev. 817 ft)
1:24 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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