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Another Burst of Snow / Winds this Evening; Major Winter Storm Late this Weekend

Accumulating and blowing snow with whiteout conditions at times expected across northern Michigan this evening. A major winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall and icing to parts of northern Michigan late Saturday night- Monday. Stay tuned for updates. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County International Airport (KCIU)

Lat: 46.25°NLon: 84.47°WElev: 801ft.

Overcast

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 18 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1010.8 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 13 Mar 11:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Hessel MI

Winter Storm Watch March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 08:00am
Winter Storm Warning March 14, 12:21am until March 14, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
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    Winter Storm Warning March 14, 12:21am until March 14, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Sat

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 10 inches.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers and sleet before 2am, then snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 7 inches.

    Low: 21 °F

    Wintry Mix
    and Blustery

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 27 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Snow showers before 5pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 10 inches.
Sunday Night
Snow showers and sleet before 2am, then snow showers and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around 7 inches.
Monday
Snow showers and freezing rain, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Hessel MI
 46.06°N 84.41°W (Elev. 919 ft)
Last Update:
11:54 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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