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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

Alpena, Alpena County Regional Airport (KAPN)

Lat: 45.07°NLon: 83.56°WElev: 689ft.

Light Snow

6°F

-14°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.60 in (1003.9 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill-10°F (-23°C)
Last update 17 Mar 1:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Presque Isle MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -11. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -8. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of freezing rain between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Presque Isle MI
 45.3°N 83.49°W (Elev. 587 ft)
Last Update:
2:08 am EDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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