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Accumulating Lake Effect Snow Continues Tonight into Thursday Morning

Accumulating lake effect snow and gusty winds will lead to hazardous travel at times, especially this evening. New Year's Eve commutes will likely be impacted across the snowbelts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Houghton Lake, Roscommon County Airport (KHTL)

Lat: 44.35°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 1148ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed W 12 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-2°F (-19°C)
Last update 31 Dec 11:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Saint Helen MI

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:38am until January 1, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 12:38am until January 1, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 9. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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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:
12:12 am EST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 1, 2026-6pm EST Jan 7, 2026
 
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