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

Marquette 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 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11am. High near 28. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Low around 16. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Very windy, with a north wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 2am.  Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 9. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am.  Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 11am. High near 28. Windy, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 16. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 15 by 5pm. Very windy, with a north wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 9. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 8am. Patchy blowing snow before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Marquette MI
 46.54°N 87.41°W (Elev. 719 ft)
8:08 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
10am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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