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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Mostly Cloudy

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NW 20 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill-9°F (-23°C)
Last update 2 Jan 11:46 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Palmer MI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 14. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Palmer MI
 46.46°N 87.51°W (Elev. 1250 ft)
Last Update:
12:22 pm EST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 2, 2026-6pm EST Jan 8, 2026
 
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