Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Last Update: 1100 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026

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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

6NM SSE Thompson MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight
West wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 27 knots. Partly cloudy. A chance of snow showers by midnight. Waves 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet, then building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet.
Thursday
West wind 15 to 25 knots. Partly cloudy. Waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Thursday Night
Northwest wind 20 to 25 knots. Partly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Waves subsiding to 2 to 3 feet, then building to 2 to 4 feet.
Friday
Northwest wind 15 to 25 knots. Mostly sunny with a chance of snow showers. Waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.



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1100 PM EST Wed Jan 21 2026
 
 

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