Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 15 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 15 Mar 8:47 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Ralph MI

Blizzard Warning March 15, 08:09am until March 16, 07:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning March 15, 08:09am until March 16, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Today

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northeast 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 7 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

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

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am.  Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 5pm. High near 28. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northeast 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 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 18. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1am. Patchy blowing snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values between -5 and -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Ralph MI
 46.11°N 87.78°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
7:17 am CDT Mar 15, 2026
8am CDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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