Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.75 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 1.50 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 2:58 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Ishpeming MI

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:16am until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 03:16am until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 3pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain showers and snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet before 3pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers and snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Ishpeming MI
 46.49°N 87.72°W (Elev. 1503 ft)
2:33 am EST Feb 18, 2026
3am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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