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Lake Effect Snow and Strong Winds Through Tonight

Lake effect snow continues tonight, with several inches of new snow, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Additionally, strong winds will exacerbate any significant icing impacts that are felt across portions of the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Saint Helen MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -11. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Saint Helen MI
 44.35°N 84.48°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
Last Update:
9:41 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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