Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marquette, Sawyer International Airport (KSAW)

Lat: 46.35°NLon: 87.4°WElev: 1220ft.

Light Snow

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.49 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:38 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Big Bay MI

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 26 by 9am, then falling to around 21 during the remainder of the day. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers.  Low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Showers

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.

    High: 7 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to near 26 by 9am, then falling to around 21 during the remainder of the day. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Low around 1. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
M.L.King Day
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 7.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 9.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Big Bay MI
 46.8°N 87.73°W (Elev. 676 ft)
10:09 pm EST Jan 15, 2026
12am EST Jan 16, 2026-6pm EST Jan 22, 2026
 
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