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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

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Light Snow Fog/Mist

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 15 Mar 3:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Merriweather MI

Blizzard Warning until March 16, 08:00pm
Lakeshore Flood Warning March 15, 11:00pm until March 16, 05:00pm
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Blizzard Warning
Lakeshore Flood Warning
  •  
    Blizzard Warning until March 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Blizzard Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 30. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow after 1pm. High near 30. Blustery, with a northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly after 8pm. Low around 9. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a northeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow, mainly before 2pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 15. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Blustery, with a north wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Merriweather MI
 46.57°N 89.62°W (Elev. 1299 ft)
Last Update:
5:12 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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