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 >

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
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

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

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    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.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    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.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    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.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    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%.

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    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.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Sands MI
 46.48°N 87.47°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
8:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
9am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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