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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

Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County (KPLN)

Lat: 45.56°NLon: 84.79°WElev: 705ft.

Light Snow

8°F

-13°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 18 mph
Barometer 29.59 in (1003.6 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-11°F (-24°C)
Last update 16 Mar 9:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County MI

Blizzard Warning March 16, 10:20pm until March 17, 08:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning March 16, 10:20pm until March 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Tue

    Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am. Patchy blowing snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 8. Wind chill values as low as -12. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County MI
 45.57°N 84.8°W (Elev. 715 ft)
Last Update:
10:11 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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