Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Last Update: 1100 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026

View Nearby Observations

For More Weather Information:

Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

3NM WNW Copper Harbor MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
Southwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers by late morning. Waves 2 to 4 feet subsiding to 2 to 3 feet.
Tonight
West wind 10 to 15 knots veering northwest less than 10 knots late. Mostly cloudy through midnight then becoming partly cloudy. Waves subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Thursday
North wind less than 10 knots backing west in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Thursday Night
South wind 5 to 15 knots. Mostly cloudy. Snow showers possibly mixed with rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Waves building to 1 to 2 feet.



Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
1100 AM EDT Wed Mar 18 2026
 
 

RADAR & SATELLITE IMAGES

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data