Today

Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. High near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Tonight

Snow, possibly mixed with rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am. Low around 21. Blustery, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Sunday

Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain between 2pm and 5pm, then rain and snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around 8 inches.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

Snow. High near 26. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

**** Note: it's not Friday yet!

Sugar Loaf Property Transfer Completed For Conservation

• The Leelanau Conservancy has officially completed the ownership transfer of the 288-acre Sugar Loaf property in Leelanau County.

• The move secures the long-term protection of the former ski resort land and surrounding natural areas.

• Conservancy leaders say the focus now shifts to stewardship and future planning for how the property could be used for public recreation and conservation.

Source

9&10 News

https://www.9and10news.com/2026/03/11/sugar-loaf-transfer-completed-paving-way-for-conservation-efforts/ 

Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)

Today

Mostly sunny and cold. High around 33°F.

Tonight

Partly cloudy with lows near 25°F.

Tomorrow

Partly sunny with a chance of light snow showers. High around 36°F.

events

• An open house is scheduled March 24 to share details about the upcoming US-31 rebuilding project near Interlochen, which will include a new roundabout and traffic detours during construction later this year. 

• Tickets for the Donut & Beer Festival at Turtle Creek Stadium go on presale March 19, with the event planned for June 13.  

City Eyes Parking Rate Increases, Changes To Rotary Square Alley

• Traverse City commissioners are discussing possible parking changes, including new fees for EV charging and longer meter hours in the summer.

• The city says the parking system is facing financial pressure because it operates as a self-funded enterprise.

• Officials are also considering redesigning the alley south of Rotary Square to improve a public connection and overlook near the FishPass area.

Source

Traverse Ticker

https://www.traverseticker.com/news/city-eyes-parking-rate-increases-changes-to-rotary-square-alley/ 

Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)

Today

Cloudy with freezing rain possible this morning, changing to light snow at times. High around 33°F. Slippery roads possible.

Tonight

Cloudy and cold with lingering snow showers. Low around 23°F.

Tomorrow

Mostly cloudy with occasional snow showers. High near 34°F.

events

• Annual Youth Arts Show featuring K-12 student artwork continues this week at the Dennos Museum Center. 

• St. Patrick’s Day events and pub crawls are starting to pop up across Northern Michigan heading into the weekend.

TCAPS Considering New Fieldhouse And After-School Clubhouse Near East Middle School

• Traverse City Area Public Schools trustees are voting on a $17.2 million fieldhouse and after-school clubhouse project next to East Middle School.

• The project would be funded by 2018 bond funds plus more than $8 million in local donations.

• If approved, construction would begin this spring with the facility expected to open for students and community use by the 2027–28 school year.

https://www.traverseticker.com/news/tcaps-trustees-to-vote-on-172-million-fieldhouse-project/

Source

Traverse Ticker

https://www.traverseticker.com/news/

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Rain showers likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Freezing rain and sleet before noon, then snow showers and sleet between noon and 2pm, then snow showers after 2pm. High near 34. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

events

• Tech Tuesdays Q&A about iPhones and iPads at the Leelanau Township Library in Northport this afternoon. 

• Several art exhibits and student shows are open today at the Dennos Museum Center and other local galleries. 

Impact100 Traverse City Celebrates 10 Years Of Community Giving

• Impact100 Traverse City is marking its 10-year anniversary, highlighting more than $3 million in grants awarded to nonprofits across the five-county region.

• The organization brings together local women who each contribute $1,000 annually, pooling funds to support major community projects in areas like health, education, arts, and the environment.

• Membership for the 2026 grant cycle is open through March 31, and the group is encouraging both new members and nonprofits to participate in the upcoming grant process. 

Source

Traverse Ticker

https://www.traverseticker.com/news/a-big-impact-ten-years-in-at-tcs-women-powered-philanthropy-group/

Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Tomorrow

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph

events

• Impact100 Traverse City hosting a “last call” membership event March 26 at West Shore Bank for women interested in joining the 2026 grant cycle.

• End-of-season celebrations coming up at Mt. Holiday and Hickory Hills as northern Michigan ski hills wrap up winter operations.

Slush Cup - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/end-of-season-happenings-at-hickory-holiday/

Weather:

Today

Showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog. High near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Patchy fog. Temperature falling to near 48 by 10pm, then rising to around 55 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 58 by 11am, then falling to around 40 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

TVC Airport Zoning Overlay proposed - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/proposed-airport-zoning-overlay-would-more-closely-regulate-building-heights-trees-land-uses-near-tvc/

Weather:

Today

A slight chance of drizzle after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight

Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Lots going on around the TC State Park starting soon. - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/traffic-signal-installation-starting-soon-at-tc-state-park/

Today

Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

Thursday

A chance of freezing rain before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then a chance of rain showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Bijou/Con Foster proposals - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/two-proposals-emerge-for-bijou-performance-venue-wellness-center/

Weather:

Today

Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

State Theater still closed, AND Elk Rapids Cinema closed for HVAC issues - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/whats-next-for-traverse-city-state-theatre-elk-rapids-cinema-after-recent-closures/

Weather: Boring but good!

Today

Sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.