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Impactful Snow late Thursday into Friday

A winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sault Ste. Marie (KANJ)

Lat: 46.48°NLon: 84.36°WElev: 689ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 12 Mar 12:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Sault Sainte Marie MI

Winter Storm Watch March 12, 08:00pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 21. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 14. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around 4 inches.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8am. High near 29. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around 6 inches.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Blustery.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Sault Sainte Marie MI
 46.46°N 84.31°W (Elev. 617 ft)
Last Update:
1:11 am EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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