Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 5:45 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Big Bay MI

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:00pm until February 18, 07:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely before 7pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely before 7pm, then snow showers likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Big Bay MI
 46.74°N 87.67°W (Elev. 807 ft)
6:18 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
6pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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