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Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Iron Mountain / Kingsford, Ford Airport (KIMT)

Lat: 45.81°NLon: 88.11°WElev: 1181ft.

Light Snow Freezing Fog

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1020.2 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 15 Mar 1:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alpha MI

Blizzard Warning until March 16, 07:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 5pm. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 3am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow/Sleet
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7am. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 5pm. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 18 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 3am and 4am, then snow after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 7am. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alpha MI
 46.04°N 88.37°W (Elev. 1447 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Mar 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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