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

Manistique, Schoolcraft County Airport (KISQ)

Lat: 45.97°NLon: 86.17°WElev: 686ft.

Overcast

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Manistique, Schoolcraft County Airport MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 08:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 31 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 11am. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow. Low around 16. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 8am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High near 20. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow/Sleet
    and Blowing
    Snow then
    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 11pm. Low around 8. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 11am. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 16. Blustery, with a north wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 8am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 10am and 2pm. High near 20. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. Areas of blowing snow before 11pm. Low around 8. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Manistique, Schoolcraft County Airport MI
 45.98°N 86.17°W (Elev. 676 ft)
8:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
10am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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