Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fog/Mist

52°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 14 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 12 Oct 7:47 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Sand River MI

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 45. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.

    High: 50 °F

    Showers and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
A chance of showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9am, then a slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Windy.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Windy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Sand River MI
 46.49°N 87.23°W (Elev. 623 ft)
7:07 am EDT Oct 12, 2026
9am EDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm EDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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