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 >

Current conditions at

Delta County Airport (KESC)

Lat: 45.72°NLon: 87.09°WElev: 609ft.

Fair

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Escanaba MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Patchy blowing snow before 1pm, then patchy blowing snow after 3pm. High near 31. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 23. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am.  Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 7. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm, then patchy blowing snow after 3pm. High near 31. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 17. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 23. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Low around 7. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Escanaba MI
 45.76°N 87.07°W (Elev. 617 ft)
12:14 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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