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

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:46 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Ralph MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 01:00am until March 16, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 28. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 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: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 18. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Areas of blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Blustery.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 10am. High near 28. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11pm. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a north wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 18. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Areas of blowing snow before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Ralph MI
 46.11°N 87.78°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
11:14 am CDT Mar 14, 2026
11am CDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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