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

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 E 6 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 15 Mar 4:54 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Quinnesec 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: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. 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 19 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  Areas of blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Patchy blowing snow before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after noon. 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 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 3am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. Areas of blowing snow. High near 17. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind around 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Quinnesec MI
 45.8°N 88.05°W (Elev. 1135 ft)
4:12 am CDT Mar 15, 2026
5am CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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