Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Last Update: 1100 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026

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Marquette, MI Local Forecast Office

8NM WSW Eagle River MI

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
East wind up to 30 knots with gale force gusts up to 40 knots. Snow showers. Waves 11 to 15 feet occasionally to 19 feet subsiding to 10 to 14 feet occasionally to 18 feet.
Tonight
East wind up to 30 knots diminishing to 15 to 20 knots late. Gale force gusts up to 41 knots. Snow showers likely possibly mixed with sleet through late evening, then a chance of snow showers by midnight. Snow showers likely late. Waves subsiding to 5 to 8 feet occasionally to 10 feet.
Thursday
Southeast wind 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 28 knots. Cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the morning, then a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Waves subsiding to 2 to 4 feet.
Thursday Night
East wind 10 to 20 knots. Cloudy. A slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then a chance of snow possibly mixed with freezing rain after midnight. Waves building to 3 to 5 feet occasionally to 7 feet.

note: wave height forecasts are for ice free areas.



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1100 AM EST Wed Feb 18 2026
 
 

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