Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 2:18 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Skandia MI

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:29am until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:29am until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3pm, then snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1am, then snow and freezing rain likely between 1am and 4am, then snow likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Steady temperature around 30. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3pm, then snow and freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain before 1am, then snow and freezing rain likely between 1am and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Skandia MI
 46.4°N 87.2°W (Elev. 833 ft)
2:13 am EST Feb 18, 2026
2am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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