Major Winter Storm in the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather from the Mid-South to Ohio Valley

A major winter storm will bring a swath of heavy snowfall, strong winds, blizzard conditions and freezing rain to the Northern Plains into the Great Lakes region. A line of storms will be capable of producing widespread damaging winds, tornadoes, and some large hail from the Mid-south to the Ohio Valley and the Southeast. Critical fire weather concerns shift to the southern Rockies and Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Snow Freezing Fog and Breezy

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 25 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill9°F (-13°C)
Last update 15 Mar 3:48 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ishpeming MI

Blizzard Warning March 15, 04:44pm until March 17, 02:00am
Lakeshore Flood Warning March 15, 08:00pm until March 17, 02:00am
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Blizzard Warning
Lakeshore Flood Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning March 15, 04:44pm until March 17, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Tue

    Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 5am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 26. Blustery, with a northeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 11. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Windy, with a north wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. High near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and -10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 5am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 3. Wind chill values between -10 and -15. Windy, with a north wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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Point Forecast:
Ishpeming MI
 46.48°N 87.66°W (Elev. 1463 ft)
4:33 pm EDT Mar 15, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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