Another Burst of Snow / Winds this Evening; 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 >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Overcast

35°F

2°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.19 in (989.6 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Saint Helen MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm
Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 03:10pm until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory March 13, 03:10pm until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Blustery then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    Low: 23 °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 or freezing rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 45. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

    High: 45 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then rain or freezing rain.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow showers. High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tonight
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 18. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow showers, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. 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 or freezing rain after 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 45. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then rain or freezing rain. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Blustery.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Saint Helen MI
 44.35°N 84.48°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
2:24 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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