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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Munising - Munising Lakeshore Observation (KP53)

Lat: 46.41°NLon: 86.65°WElev: 607ft.

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1020.0 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 15 Mar 4:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Melstrand MI

Blizzard Warning until March 17, 08:00am
Lakeshore Flood Warning March 15, 08:00pm until March 17, 08:00am
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Blizzard Warning
Lakeshore Flood Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until March 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Tue

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. 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 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

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

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

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

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 8. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 20. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after noon. High near 29. Blustery, with a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow before 5am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 10. 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 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 9am. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 19. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 8. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Melstrand MI
 46.43°N 86.43°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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