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Lake-Effect Snow through Friday; Strong Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

A clipper-like system will drop down from Canada on Thursday, bringing wintry weather from the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes through Friday. This system is expected to bring strong northerly winds to much of the northern and central High Plains Thursday afternoon through Friday, with gusts up to 60 mph expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Light Snow

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 15 Jan 12:58 am EST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Big Bay MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.

    Low: 0 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.

    High: 8 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 8.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 3.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -4.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Big Bay MI
 46.66°N 87.77°W (Elev. 1755 ft)
Last Update:
12:48 am EST Jan 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 15, 2026-6pm EST Jan 21, 2026
 
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