Tracking Late Season Winter Storms; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

Heavy snow and high winds continue in the Great Lakes and Northeast. A moderate atmospheric river will continue to bring heavy precipitation to the Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies. A major winter storm will develop across the northern High Plains tonight into Saturday and rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Above-average temperatures expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 5:58 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sands MI

Winter Storm Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 02:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 26. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 18. Windy, with a north wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 6. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 26. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust 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. Low around 13. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 18. Windy, with a north wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 6. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Snow likely before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sands MI
 46.43°N 87.42°W (Elev. 1168 ft)
5:07 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
6am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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