Midwest · MI
The Highlands
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Mountain snow forecast · NWS
The Highlands snow forecast
New snowfall, temperature and wind at this mountain’s representative forecast point.
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Season ahead / NOAA outlook
The Highlands: winter 2026–27
Compare the broad seasonal pattern before choosing winter dates or passes. These overlapping three-month periods describe temperature and precipitation, not mountain snowfall totals.
| Period | Precipitation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Jan ↗Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Compare this period → Period has begunFull-period outlook; not a forecast for remaining days.Check near-term mountain weather → | 40%+Drier than normal | 50%+Warmer than normal |
| Dec–Feb ↗Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Compare this period → | 40%+Drier than normal | 50%+Warmer than normal |
| Jan–Mar ↗Jan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027Compare this period → | 40%+Drier than normal | 50%+Warmer than normal |
| Feb–Apr ↗Feb 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027Compare this period → | 33%+Drier than normal | 50%+Warmer than normal |
Percentages are lower edges of NOAA probability bands, not exact mountain odds. Equal chances means no category is favored. Temperature and precipitation are separate signals; a wetter season does not establish a snowier one.
Your mountain is shortlisted; add up to two others to compare winter outlooks. Its pass plan starts with one editable day. Check access rules and booking flexibility before committing.
What is normal at The Highlands? Station baseline not yet reviewed
A verified monthly station baseline is not available here yet. We do not substitute an unsourced resort snowfall average. The seasonal outlook above remains a regional temperature and precipitation signal.
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Local passes & ticket packs
Boyne Michigan Pass (Gold)
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Historical snow research is on hold
Legacy historical snowfall records and projections derived from them remain paused while we verify their sources. The NOAA seasonal outlook and current weather tools use separate, attributed sources.