Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Last Update: 501 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026

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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

6NM SSE Thompson MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Early This Morning
West wind less than 10 knots. Mostly cloudy. Waves 2 to 3 feet subsiding to 1 to 2 feet.
Today
Northwest wind less than 10 knots veering north by late morning, then veering south late. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Tonight
South wind 5 to 15 knots veering southwest 10 to 15 knots late. Cloudy. A chance of rain showers possibly mixed with snow showers through the night. Waves building to 1 to 2 feet.
Friday
Northwest wind less than 10 knots. Partly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the morning. Waves 1 to 2 feet.
Friday Night
Northwest wind less than 10 knots backing west after midnight. Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 feet.



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501 AM EDT Thu Mar 19 2026
 
 

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