Clipper System Set to Bring Widespread Snow and Wind with Travel Impacts Tuesday Afternoon into Tuesday Night

Snowfall is expected to overspread northern Michigan later Tuesday morning…with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening before tapering off. Highest accumulations are expected from the Tip of the Mitt northward into eastern Upper where snow amounts may exceed 8 inches. Brisk south winds will also contribute to blowing and drifting snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

A Few Clouds

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill1°F (-17°C)
Last update 23 Feb 5:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Saint Helen MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow before 7pm, then snow showers likely between 7pm and 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 3 inches.
Tuesday Night
Snow before 7pm, then snow showers likely between 7pm and 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. South wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Saint Helen MI
 44.35°N 84.48°W (Elev. 1184 ft)
6:11 pm EST Feb 23, 2026
6pm EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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