Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paul C Miller/Sparta Airport (K8D4)

Lat: 43.13°NLon: 85.68°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed N 2 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Bailey MI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 9 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Bailey MI
 43.25°N 85.82°W (Elev. 899 ft)
5:03 pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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