Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ironwood, Gogebic-Iron County Airport (KIWD)

Lat: 46.53°NLon: 90.13°WElev: 1230ft.

Overcast

33°F

1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Mar 1:56 am CST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Merriweather MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am, then a chance of drizzle between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Sprinkles
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 1pm and 3pm.  High near 35. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 36. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of sprinkles before 11am, then a chance of drizzle between 11am and 1pm, then a chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 5am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain showers, snow showers, and sleet before 1pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 1pm and 3pm. High near 35. North wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Merriweather MI
 46.63°N 89.74°W (Elev. 1490 ft)
2:32 am EST Mar 6, 2026
3am EST Mar 6, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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