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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 18 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.63 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 18 Feb 5:18 am EST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Big Bay MI

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:22am until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 05:22am until February 18, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Areas of blowing snow before 10am. High near 28. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet before 3pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 10am. High near 28. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Big Bay MI
 46.66°N 87.77°W (Elev. 1755 ft)
4:37 am EST Feb 18, 2026
5am EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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