Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 15, 02:00 AM EDT until March 16, 08:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Big Rapids, Roben-Hood Airport (KRQB)

Lat: 43.72°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 991ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	NW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	16°F (-9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	16°F (-9°C)
Last update	14 Mar 2:55 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Baldwin MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 02:00am until March 16, 08:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Snow/Sleet
Sunday
High: 47 °F
Wintry Mix
then Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 22 °F
Showers then
Wintry Mix
Monday
High: 31 °F
Wintry Mix
then Snow
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 12 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 22 °F
Chance Snow
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

Saturday Night

Snow showers before 5am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Light east southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 2 inches.

Sunday

Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow showers before 9am, then freezing rain between 9am and 11am, then rain showers after 11am. High near 47. East southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night

Rain showers before 2am, then rain showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 22. East wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday

Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 2 inches.

Monday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Wednesday

A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.