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

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

9°F

-13°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	W 2 mph
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	7°F (-14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	14 Mar 9:45 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Sands MI

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

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow
Sunday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 12 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Monday
High: 17 °F
Heavy Snow
and Blowing
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 5 °F
Snow and
Blowing Snow
Tuesday
High: 17 °F
Chance Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 5 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Snow Showers
Wednesday
High: 33 °F
Chance Snow
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph. 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 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 17 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 12. 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 17. Windy, with a north wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday Night

Snow, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 9pm. Low around 5. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

Tuesday Night

A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

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 41.