Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

Severe thunderstorms will be possible over parts of the northern Plains today through Thursday which could bring large hail, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes. Today and Wednesday, thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall may produce flooding over parts of the southern High Plains. North Dakota could also see heavy to excessive rainfall today. Read More >

Overview

Strong winter storm lifted through the Great Lakes Monday March 4 through Thursday morning. This produced freezing rain, rain, and then widespread heavy, wet snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions. Widespread 6 to 24 inches of snow was observed across Upper Michigan as well as 35 to 50 mph winds. Highest storm total snow reported was 24 inches 2 miles from WFO MQT and the highest wind observed was 62 mph at the Marquette Coast Guard Station and 66 mph at the University of Michigan observation at Stannard Rock. WFO Marquette's storm total snow was 22.7 inches. The office also set records for daily maximum QPF at 2.55 inches and daily snowfall 20.8 inches for March 5th. Blizzard conditions were observed for nearly 12 hours at KSAW.

Link to snowfall reports

Snowfall reports from the March 5-6, 2025 storm. Values between reports are interpolated and may not be accurate. Click to enlarge.

Photos & Video


Trowbridge Park (source: NWS Employee)	US-41 in Marquette Township (source: NWS Employee)	Presque Isle Park, Marquette (source: Craig Hess)	South Ely Township (source: NWS Employee)

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KMQT Radar Loop

KMQT radar reflectivity loop from 1200-2400Z 5 March 2025 (7am to 7 pm EST). Click to enlarge.

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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains

March 5-6, 2025 Blizzard