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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

Delta County Airport (KESC)

Lat: 45.72°NLon: 87.09°WElev: 609ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 14 Mar 10:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Fairport MI

Blizzard Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 08:00am
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Blizzard Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9am. High near 30. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

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

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Low around 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9am. High near 30. Breezy, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 17. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 20. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Areas of blowing snow before 1am. Low around 10. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Fairport MI
 45.66°N 86.69°W (Elev. 653 ft)
Last Update:
11:12 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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